The purposes of this exhibit are
1. To present a review of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS), also known as Korean hemorrhagic fever (KHF).
2. To be familiar with the common radiologic appearance of HFRS in order to aid in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of this disease.
Desirable characteristics of bioterrorism agents
HFRS
1. Epidemiology
2. Clinical features
3. Laboratory findings
4. Radiologic findings
A. Pulmonary manifestations
B. Gastrointestinal manifestations
C. Genitourinary manifestations
i. Sonographic findings
ii. CT findings
iii. MR findings
5. Prognosis and sequelae: MR imaging of pituitary hemorrhage
6. Distinguishing features of HFRS and Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome is an infectious disease caused by 3-segmented RNA viruses in the genus Hantavirus of the Bunyaviridae family. These viruses have many features that are desirable for a bioterrorism agent. HFRS affects many organ systems, primarily the lungs, kidneys, pancreas, and pituitary. Therefore, it is important for radiologists to be able to know the imaging features of HFRS and its sequelae in order to assist in the clinical diagnosis and management.
Mansfield, L,
Imaging Features of Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome or Korean Hemorrhagic Fever: A Potential Bioterrorism Agent. Radiological Society of North America 2008 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, February 18 - February 20, 2008 ,Chicago IL.
http://archive.rsna.org/2008/6007709.html
