disease

Steppe Gastrodermal Fever

A viral disease caused by bites from the golden herb fly (Pluma herba aurea musca). A characteristic green rash appears around the bite area, and the disease progresses to affect the gastric mucosa, leading to vomiting and nausea. Some patients lose the ability to digest food normally and can only tolerate broths and liquid porridge. Symptoms also include extreme muscle weakness, exhaustion, and breathing difficulties. A fatal outcome is highly likely.

Symptoms

  • Belching
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Rash
  • Insect bites

Clinical profile

Affected systems mentioned
Respiratory system, Skin, Digestive system, Mucous membranes
Risk groups
People spending extensive period of time in the steppe, especially inhabitants of the steppe, shepherds, reapers, herbalists.

Treatment notes

  • No treatment instruction is included in the clinical note.

Known patients