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There is no true cure for yellow fever, therefore vaccination is important. Treatment is [[symptomatic]] and supportive only. [[Fluid replacement]], fighting [[hypotension]] and [[Blood substitutes|transfusion of blood derivates]] is generally needed only in severe cases. In cases that result in [[acute renal failure]], [[dialysis]] may be necessary. A fever victim needs to get lots of rest, fresh air, and drink plenty of fluids. | There is no true cure for yellow fever, therefore vaccination is important. Treatment is [[symptomatic]] and supportive only. [[Fluid replacement]], fighting [[hypotension]] and [[Blood substitutes|transfusion of blood derivates]] is generally needed only in severe cases. In cases that result in [[acute renal failure]], [[dialysis]] may be necessary. A fever victim needs to get lots of rest, fresh air, and drink plenty of fluids. | ||
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Medical Therapy
There is no true cure for yellow fever, therefore vaccination is important. Treatment is symptomatic and supportive only. Fluid replacement, fighting hypotension and transfusion of blood derivates is generally needed only in severe cases. In cases that result in acute renal failure, dialysis may be necessary. A fever victim needs to get lots of rest, fresh air, and drink plenty of fluids.