Bolivian hemorrhagic fever

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Bolivian Hemorrhagic Fever

Bolivian Hemorrhagic Fever (pronounced: boh-li-vee-an hem-uh-raj-ik fee-ver), also known as Black Typhus or Ordog Fever, is a severe and often fatal infectious disease caused by the Machupo virus. The disease is endemic to Bolivia, specifically in the Department of Beni.

Etymology

The term "Bolivian Hemorrhagic Fever" is derived from the country of origin, Bolivia, and the primary symptom of the disease, which is bleeding or hemorrhage. The alternative name "Black Typhus" is a misnomer as the disease is not related to typhus. "Ordog" is the Hungarian word for devil, a reference to the severe and often fatal nature of the disease.

Symptoms

The initial symptoms of Bolivian Hemorrhagic Fever include fever, headache, fatigue, muscle pain, and joint pain. As the disease progresses, patients may experience hemorrhage (bleeding), seizures, neurological disorders, and organ failure.

Transmission

Bolivian Hemorrhagic Fever is transmitted to humans through contact with infected rodents or their droppings. The disease can also be spread from person to person through direct contact with blood or other body fluids of an infected person.

Treatment

There is no specific treatment for Bolivian Hemorrhagic Fever. Supportive care, including rehydration and treatment of specific symptoms, can improve survival. An antiviral drug, Ribavirin, has been used with some success in treating the disease.

Prevention

Prevention of Bolivian Hemorrhagic Fever involves avoiding contact with rodents in endemic areas and taking precautions to prevent person-to-person transmission in healthcare settings.

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