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May stop additional isolation when:
N/A
Symptoms
Sudden onset of illness with general malaise, spiking fevers, severe
headache, photophobia, and myalgias. May have nausea, vomiting,
cough, sore throat, and diarrhea.
Comments:
Full recovery takes 1-2 weeks. Occurs primarily in South
America and Central America.
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Incubation Period
2-6 days
Period of Communicability
Up to 72 Hours
Cohort (Inf. with Inf./Exp. with Exp./Non-Exp. with Non-Exp.)
Private room preferred, cohort patients if not available
Transport Issues
Limit movement to essential for medical care, mask patients
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Who’s susceptible
General, immunity occurs frequently in endemic areas
Who’s exposed
Epizootic disease, look for mosquito exposure
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Exclusion of symptomatic personnel from duty
Not Required
Exclusion of exposed susceptible personnel from duty
Not Required
Isolation of exposed susceptible asymptomatic patients
Not Required
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Prophylaxis for exposed
None
Treatment for ill
Supportive Therapy
Military/Institutional Populations Special Issues
Personnel must be medically cleared to return to work
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