Outbreak Warning: RhyDin Benghu Fever (RBF)
Situation Information: RhyDin Benghu Fever (RBF) is an uncommon but highly contagious hemorrhagic fever indigenous to RhyDin, and is most typically contracted by those visiting remote mountain woodlands of the continent.
Benghu virus (R-BENV) transmission occurs in both rural and urban areas; however, infections are most often reported as sourced from rural settings, usually when contact has occurred with infected game animals.
A recent outbreak of RhyDin Benghu Fever was reported within the city limits on Friday. Four confirmed fatalities have been recorded.
Symptoms: Symptoms of RBF typically manifest within three to seven days from exposure and include: - Fever - Severe headaches - Joint and muscle pain - Nausea or vomiting - Bleeding around the eyes, nose and gums - Subcutaneous bleeding, rashes and blistering of the skin
If left untreated, RBF results in death in >95% of reported cases.
Treatment: Preventative treatment is the most effective, consisting of a prophylactic vaccination. Those who contract RBF may be given medicines to reduce fever and pain, and may require rehydration due to extreme fluid loss. However, there is no proven cure for RBF once contracted, and the disease must run its course. Because of the extreme risk of transmission by individuals, particularly airborn transmission, quarantine isolation is recommended.
Those who have come into contact with infected individuals, who have cleaned or consumed local game within the last fifteen days or others whose immune systems may be compromised by age or other illness are encouraged to contact their health care provider immediately.
Local clinics and hospitals have been informed of the situation and vaccination clinics have been staffed and provided with an initial supply of the vaccine. Additional supplies of the vaccine have been ordered and are expected to arrive via Stars End within the week.
Situation Information: RhyDin Benghu Fever (RBF) is an uncommon but highly contagious hemorrhagic fever indigenous to RhyDin, and is most typically contracted by those visiting remote mountain woodlands of the continent.
Benghu virus (R-BENV) transmission occurs in both rural and urban areas; however, infections are most often reported as sourced from rural settings, usually when contact has occurred with infected game animals.
A recent outbreak of RhyDin Benghu Fever was reported within the city limits on Friday. Four confirmed fatalities have been recorded.
Symptoms: Symptoms of RBF typically manifest within three to seven days from exposure and include: - Fever - Severe headaches - Joint and muscle pain - Nausea or vomiting - Bleeding around the eyes, nose and gums - Subcutaneous bleeding, rashes and blistering of the skin
If left untreated, RBF results in death in >95% of reported cases.
Treatment: Preventative treatment is the most effective, consisting of a prophylactic vaccination. Those who contract RBF may be given medicines to reduce fever and pain, and may require rehydration due to extreme fluid loss. However, there is no proven cure for RBF once contracted, and the disease must run its course. Because of the extreme risk of transmission by individuals, particularly airborn transmission, quarantine isolation is recommended.
Those who have come into contact with infected individuals, who have cleaned or consumed local game within the last fifteen days or others whose immune systems may be compromised by age or other illness are encouraged to contact their health care provider immediately.
Local clinics and hospitals have been informed of the situation and vaccination clinics have been staffed and provided with an initial supply of the vaccine. Additional supplies of the vaccine have been ordered and are expected to arrive via Stars End within the week.