Hemorrhagic Fever News and Research

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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.
UTMB research potentially points to an effective treatment for Lassa fever

UTMB research potentially points to an effective treatment for Lassa fever

Study reveals potential bioterrorism agents and urges enhanced biosecurity measures

Study reveals potential bioterrorism agents and urges enhanced biosecurity measures

Yellow fever: examining potential burden on vaccine strategy

Yellow fever: examining potential burden on vaccine strategy

Novel arterivirus discovered in Amazonian rodents unveiling a potential viral spillover threat

Novel arterivirus discovered in Amazonian rodents unveiling a potential viral spillover threat

Did a military lab spill anthrax into public waterways? New book reveals details of a US leak

Did a military lab spill anthrax into public waterways? New book reveals details of a US leak

Study details bacterial agents in 418 ticks extracted from humans in France

Study details bacterial agents in 418 ticks extracted from humans in France

Hidden "super spreader" spaces associated with a predominance of asymptomatic cases of dengue

Hidden "super spreader" spaces associated with a predominance of asymptomatic cases of dengue

How do cattle impact human vector-borne disease risk?

How do cattle impact human vector-borne disease risk?

The impact of viral infections on the human endocrine system

The impact of viral infections on the human endocrine system

Detection of filoviruses by the innate immune system

Detection of filoviruses by the innate immune system

Study suggests bats are an underrecognized arenavirus reservoir

Study suggests bats are an underrecognized arenavirus reservoir

Scientists detect monkeypox virus in the testes of macaques during acute infection

Scientists detect monkeypox virus in the testes of macaques during acute infection

What is the impact of monkeypox infection on the hemostatic system?

What is the impact of monkeypox infection on the hemostatic system?

Obscure family of viruses already endemic in African monkeys "poised for spillover" to humans

Obscure family of viruses already endemic in African monkeys "poised for spillover" to humans

Areas hospitable to Lassa virus spread may extend in the next several decades

Areas hospitable to Lassa virus spread may extend in the next several decades

Overview of Marburg virus outbreak in Ghana

Overview of Marburg virus outbreak in Ghana

Modified TB vaccine could help treat non-muscle invasive bladder cancer

Modified TB vaccine could help treat non-muscle invasive bladder cancer

Ghana announces first-ever Marburg virus outbreak

Ghana announces first-ever Marburg virus outbreak

New vaccine shows promise to fight Lassa virus

New vaccine shows promise to fight Lassa virus