How to isolate patients with hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome

In general, epidemic hemorrhagic fever can be isolated through measures such as separate living arrangements, indoor disinfection, disinfection of contaminated materials, contact isolation, and community isolation. The details are as follows:

1. Separate Living

Epidemic hemorrhagic fever is mainly caused by hantavirus infection and is therefore highly contagious. Patients who have been diagnosed should live separately and be isolated. During the isolation period, companionship and visitation by others should be strictly prohibited to prevent transmission.

2. Indoor Disinfection

During isolation, patients with epidemic hemorrhagic fever may release hantaviruses into the air via droplets from coughing or sputum. Therefore, strict indoor disinfection must be carried out.

3. Disinfection of Contaminated Materials

Since excretions, secretions, and contaminated items from patients with epidemic hemorrhagic fever may contain hantavirus particles, all contaminated items must be thoroughly disinfected during the patient's isolation to prevent transmission.

4. Contact Isolation

Individuals in close contact with infected persons (such as family members or healthcare workers) should implement contact isolation measures. This includes wearing personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves, masks, goggles) and following appropriate protective procedures to avoid direct contact with the patient's bodily fluids.

5. Community Isolation

If cases of epidemic hemorrhagic fever occur within a community, isolation measures should also be implemented at the community level, such as restricting population movement, closing schools and public venues, and promoting social distancing measures to avoid gatherings and reduce close contact.

Patients experiencing symptoms of epidemic hemorrhagic fever should seek timely medical attention at a hospital to avoid delays in diagnosis and treatment.