CDC Special Pathogens Branch: Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers
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Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers | CDC Special Pathogens Branch What are viral hemorrhagic fevers? Researchers wearing protective clothing investigate the 1993 HPS outbreak. Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) refer to a group of illnesses that are caused by several distinct families of viruses. In general, the term "viral hemorrhagic fever" is used to describe a severe multisystem syndrome (multisystem in that multiple organ systems in the body are affected). Characteristically, the overall vascular system is damaged, and the body's ability to regulate itself is impaired. These symptoms are often accompanied by hemorrhage (bleeding); however, the bleeding is itself rarely life-threatening. While some types of hemorrhagic fever viruses can cause relatively mild illnesses, many of these viruses cause severe, life-threatening disease.
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