What is an arenavirus infection?
Arenaviruses cause serious viral infections that can be transmitted from animals to man. These infections can result in severe hemorrhage or encephalitis.

What are the symptoms of an arenavirus infection?
Early symptoms of an arenavirus infection include back pain, body aches, fever, chills, joint pains, nausea, vomiting, and rash. Later symptoms include excessive bleeding.

How does the doctor treat an arenavirus infection?
Treatment for an arenavirus infection includes general supportive care and fever control. Antiviral medications may be effective in some cases.