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What is another name for hemorrhagic fever?

Published in Medical Terminology 1 min read

Viral hemorrhagic fever is another name for hemorrhagic fever.

Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) represent a group of related illnesses. They are caused by several distinct families of viruses. Notable examples of viruses causing VHFs include Ebola and Marburg viruses, Lassa fever virus, and yellow fever virus. While "hemorrhagic fever" generally refers to these viral illnesses, it's the "viral" descriptor that distinguishes it from other conditions that might present with bleeding. Thus, the terms are often used interchangeably.

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