Virologica Sinica 2011;26(4):285-288

doi:10.1007/s12250-011-3182-0

Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome Complicated by Orchitis

Edmond PUCA ; Arben PILACA ; Pellumb PIPERO ; Silva BINO ; Majlinda KOTE ; Elton ROGOZI ; Entela PUCA ; Dhimiter KRAJA

Keywords

Fever; Dobrava virus; Orchitis

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) is a disease caused by viruses of the family Bunyaviridae,genus Hantavirus.HFRS from Dobrava virus (DOBV) is a seldom reported disease in Albania.Clinically HFRS is manifested as mild,moderate,or severe.Therefore,the number of cases of Hantavirus'infection may be underestimated,and should be included in the differential diagnosis of many acute infections,hematologic diseases,acute abdominal diseases and renal diseases complicated by acute renal failure.We report here an atypical presentation of HFRS from Dobrava virus complicated by orchitis with a positive outcome.