Hemorrhagic fever with renal symptomsA98.5

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome

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Mainly occurring in East Asia (China, Korea) or in Southeast Asia (Thailand), caused by Hantaan virus group. The serotype Dobrava can cause haemorrhagic fever.

Fever, dizziness, headache and back pain (toxic phase lasting 4-7 days), leukocytosis and thrombocytopenia, petechiae on the trunk and soft palate, capillary leakage syndrome with hypotension. Renal phase with oliguria, polyuria, hypertension (with possible cerebrovascular complications), mucosal bleeding and pulmonary oedema.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer