Viral Infections

First Things First (assess & treat for the following)

Is the patient immunosuppressed?
Could this be bioterrorism?
Could this be an epidemic?
Consider contacting local and state health departments as well as CPC for epidemic/bioterrorism.
Early infectious disease consultation
Consider antiviral therapy.
Contact CDC for suspected smallpox infection.

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