How To Treat Yellow Fever

Hospitalization

In severe cases of yellow fever, hospitalization may be necessary to help patients recover. The following symptoms typically indicate a hospital stay is necessary: high fever, bleeding, organ failure, yellow skin, and shock. In the hospital, patients will receive the supportive care necessary to treat these serious effects of yellow fever. The treatments include dialysis for kidney failure, replacing blood lost due to bleeding, providing oxygen and fluids, and treating any secondary infections. In some cases, patients need plasma transfusions to improve clotting by replacing lost blood proteins due to bleeding. Treatments to reduce high fever may also be needed.

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