What Is Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS)?
Disease description:
My elder sister went on a trip recently. After returning, she developed a fever, decreased daily urine output, and progressively falling blood pressure. Hospital examinations revealed that she had hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS). I would like to know: What exactly is hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Jiang Weimin
Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS) is a viral infectious disease. Most patients have a history of exposure to rodents prior to onset. Viruses carried by various rodent species invade the human body and directly damage host cells, impairing renal function and leading to hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome. Following disease onset, patients typically present with fever, renal injury, and hypotensive shock. Severe cases may be life-threatening and can result in death.
