Treatment of yellow fever: lowering the temperature and other measures.

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PhDr. Mgr. Jana Cimbalová, PhD.
PhDr. Mgr. Jana Cimbalová, PhD.
Healthcare worker

There is no direct treatment for yellow fever yet that treats the cause, so it is treated symptomatically. In practice, this means that, especially in the first phase, medication is given for:

  • temperature reduction,
  • the body's state of hydration is maintained,
  • a person has to rest and lie on a bed,
  • any major physical activity is not recommended.

Once the disease enters the second phase, more intensive treatment is important:

  • infused glucose and other supportive substances are administered,
  • it is necessary to follow a liver-sparing diet (if the disease more seriously attacks the liver or kidneys),
  • blood transfusions are given to replenish red blood cells when bleeding occurs,
  • high doses of vitamin K are given,
  • if renal failure occurs, extracorporeal blood purification by haemodialysis must be performed.

On the positive side, if a person overcomes the disease, it usually does not leave any further consequences and complications on his/her health.

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PhDr. Mgr. Jana Cimbalová, PhD.
PhDr. Mgr. Jana Cimbalová, PhD.
Healthcare worker
I graduated from the secondary medical school in Žilina. After graduation I started studying at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Applied Sciences in Košice in the field of nursing. During my studies I worked at the L. Pasteur University Hospital as a nurse in the neurosurgical ICU and then as a nurse in the ICU of the Clinic of Haematology and Oncohaematology. During my work as a nurse, I was constantly seeking knowledge and I completed my specialisation studies in adult intensive care at the SZU in Bratislava, as well as the rigorosum procedure and subsequently completed my doctoral studies in nursing. In addition to my work and studies, I also worked as a teacher of professional practice at the St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in Košice, where I was able to pass on my experience to female students in the medical field. I like to devote my free time to my family and spending time in the outdoors , as well as furthering my education.
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