21. Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers Viral hemorrhagic fevers Guide picks. MCW Health Link Information onviral hemorrhagic fevers from the Medical College of Wisconsin. http://rarediseases.about.com/cs/viralhemorrhagic/

zfp=-1 About Rare/Orphan Diseases Search in this topic on About on the Web in Products Web Hosting Rare/Orphan Diseases with Mary Kugler Your Guide to one of hundreds of sites Home Articles Forums ... Help zmhp('style="color:#fff"') Subjects BUYER'S GUIDE Before You Buy Top Picks Sites for Online Specialty Shopping ... All articles on this topic Stay up-to-date! Subscribe to our newsletter. Advertising Free Credit Report Free Psychics Advertisement Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers Guide picks Rare viruses - Ebola, Marburg, Lassa, and Crimean-Congo - that can cause hemorrhaging and death. Ebola Resurfaces in Republic of Congo 2/03 At the time of this article, the deadly hemorrhagic disease, Ebola, had claimed more than 50 lives in the past two weeks in the Republic of Congo. Here are the details, from the About.com Guide to Rare/Orphan Diseases. Ebola Outbreak Spreads to Central Africa 12/01 At the time of this article, 15 people in Gabon had died of Ebola virus infection. In neighboring Republic of Congo, 6 more died. International physicians and Gabon's health ministry were trying to keep this outbreak of the deadly virus from becoming an epidemic. Here are the details, from the About.com Guide to Rare/Orphan Diseases. Feature article on Ebola outbreak 11/00 "Ebola Virus Kills 110So Far" details the events of the Ebola outbreak in Uganda in October - November 2000. From the About.com Guide to Rare/Orphan Diseases.

22. Hemorrhagic Fevers, Viral hemorrhagic fevers, Viral up. Related topics Canadian ContingencyPlan for Viral hemorrhagic fevers and Other Related Diseases, http://omni.ac.uk/browse/mesh/detail/C0019104L0019104.html

Hemorrhagic Fevers, Viral [up] Related topics: narrower Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever, Ebola Lassa Fever Canadian Contingency Plan for Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers and Other Related Diseases This document directed at medical professionals addresses evolving issues related to viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs). It provides information about the transmission of some of the VHFs and the use of antiviral agents for treatment and possibly prophylaxis. It also covers recommendations for the hospitalisation, transport and management of patients with suspected diseases. Published on the web by Health Canada. Communicable Diseases Hemorrhagic Fevers, Viral Infection Control Practice Guideline [Publication Type] ... CDC : special pathogens branch The home page for the Special Pathogens Branch (SPB), which is a branch of the Division of Viral and Rickettsial Diseases, in the National Center for Infectious Diseases. This site provides information on viral hemorrhagic fevers, such as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) and Lassa fever. Resources include disease fact sheets, teaching and prevention materials, research projects on viral hemorrhagic fevers, and a glossary of useful terms. Links to other relevant Web resources are provided. Hemorrhagic Fevers, Viral

23. What Are Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers What are Viral hemorrhagic fevers? (10/18/2002). Quick reference Viral HemorrhagicFevers Viral hemorrhagic fevers as Potential Bioterrorism Agents. http://www.state.sd.us/doh/Bioterrorism/vhf.htm

What are Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers? Quick reference - Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers Infective dose 1 - 10 particles Incubation period 2 - 21 days (depends on virus) Duration of illness varied Symptoms Febrile illnesses complicated by easy bleeding, petechiae, hypotension and even shock, flushing of face and chest, and edema. Constitutional symptoms such as malaise, myalgias, headaches, vomiting, and diarrhea may occur Mortality Transmission Person to person Isolation precautions for hospitalized Airborne and contact Persistence of organism Unstable Patient decontamination Not indicated Viral hemorrhagic fevers are from a variety of virus families that result in mild to severe illnesses characterized by an acute febrile illness with malaise, prostration, generalized signs of increased vascular permeability, and abnormalities of circulatory regulation. Bleeding manifestations often occur. Some hemorrhagic fever viruses pose a serious risk as biological weapons. These include Ebola and Marburg viruses (Filoviridae), Lassa fever and New World arenaviruses (Arenaviridae), Rift Valley fever (Bunyaviridae), and yellow fever, Omsk hemorrhagic fever, and Kyasanur Forest disease (Flaviviridae). How do you get viral hemorrhagic fevers?

24. Canadian Contingency Plan For Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers And Other Related Disease Canadian Contingency Plan for Viral hemorrhagic fevers and Other Related Diseases CCDR Volume 26S3 May 1997. Health Canada/Santé Canada. http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/pphb-dgspsp/publicat/ccdr-rmtc/97vol23/23s1/

Volume: 23S1 - January 1997 Canadian Contingency Plan for Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers and Other Related Diseases Table of Contents PREFACE INTRODUCTION OBJECTIVE RATIONALE ... LINES OF COMMUNICATION FOR SUSPECTED OR CONFIRMED CASES Site of Case Identification Ports of Entry Presentation Within the Local Health Care System HOSPITALIZATION OF THE PATIENT TRANSPORT OF THE PATIENT ... APPENDIX - PROVINCIAL RESPONSE COORDINATORS (Provincial and Territorial Epidemiologists) REFERENCES Table of Contents Next Last Updated: 2002-11-08 Important Notices Français Contact Us Help ... Surveillance

25. Preface - Canadian Contingency Plan For Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers And Other Relat The first Canadian Contingency Plan for Viral hemorrhagic fevers waswritten and published in 1978. The diseases. http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/pphb-dgspsp/publicat/ccdr-rmtc/97vol23/23s1/23s1a_e.html

Table of Contents Volume: 23S1 - January 1997 Canadian Contingency Plan for Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers and Other Related Diseases Preface The first Canadian Contingency Plan for Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers was written and published in 1978. The contents of the document did not change significantly over the next 10 years. However, in 1987, the task was begun to update the document to reflect the changing worldwide trends in infectious diseases. The current document specifically addresses evolving issues related to viral hemorrhagic fevers; however, it could also be applied to international outbreaks of other dangerous communicable diseases. LCDC is grateful to all those who have contributed to the preparation of this document over the years. Dr. Harvey Artsob Acting Chief, National Laboratory for Special Pathogens Laboratory Centre for Disease Control Health Canada Dr. F. Ian Gilchrist Chief Medical Health Officer Yellowknife, N.W.T. Dr. B. Christofer Balram Provincial Epidemiologist Director Provincial Epidemiology Service Department of Health and Community Services Fredericton, N.B.

26. Hemorrhagic Fevers, Viral hemorrhagic fevers, Viral. Back to previous level Dengue 1 more specific term/s,2 more link/s Search PUBMED for Dengue All Review Therapy Diagnosis; http://www.ohsu.edu/cliniweb/C2/C2.782.417.html

Hemorrhagic Fevers, Viral Back to previous level Dengue [1 more specific term/s, 2 more link/s] Search PUBMED for Dengue: All Review Therapy Diagnosis ... Information on Dengue Fever and Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever: CDC Hemorrhagic Fever, American Search PUBMED for Hemorrhagic Fever, American: All Review Therapy Diagnosis Hemorrhagic Fever, Crimean Search PUBMED for Hemorrhagic Fever, Crimean: All Review Therapy Diagnosis Hemorrhagic Fever, Ebola Search PUBMED for Hemorrhagic Fever, Ebola: All Review Therapy Diagnosis ... Outbreak: Ebola Update - 1995: Medical Sciences Bulletin Hemorrhagic Fever, Omsk Search PUBMED for Hemorrhagic Fever, Omsk: All Review Therapy Diagnosis Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome Search PUBMED for Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome: All Review Therapy Diagnosis Kyasanur Forest Disease Search PUBMED for Kyasanur Forest Disease: All Review Therapy Diagnosis Lassa Fever Search PUBMED for Lassa Fever: All Review Therapy Diagnosis ... CDC Travel Health: Lassa Fever Marburg Virus Disease Search PUBMED for Marburg Virus Disease: All Review Therapy Diagnosis Rift Valley Fever Search PUBMED for Rift Valley Fever: All Review Therapy Diagnosis ... Outbreak of Rift Valley Fever in Kenya and Somalia

27. Medem: Medical Library: Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers Medical Library. Printerfriendly format. Viral hemorrhagic fevers. What Are Viralhemorrhagic fevers? What Carries Viruses That Cause Viral hemorrhagic fevers? http://www.medem.com/MedLB/article_detaillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZCQTZPNSC&sub_cat=1

28. Medem: Medical Library: Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers - For Printer Medical Library. Done with printing. Viral hemorrhagic fevers. What Are Viralhemorrhagic fevers? What Carries Viruses That Cause Viral hemorrhagic fevers? http://www.medem.com/MedLB/article_detaillb_for_printer.cfm?article_ID=ZZZCQTZPN

29. Online NewsHour: Health Spotlight -- Bioterrrorism: Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers Viral hemorrhagic fevers Viral hemorrhagic fevers are a group of illnessescaused by several distinct families of viruses. The term http://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/bioterrorism/threat_6.html

Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers are a group of illnesses caused by several distinct families of viruses. The term "viral hemorrhagic fever" describes illnesses such as ebola that affect multiple organ systems. The illnesses associated with these viruses range from mild to life threatening. The viruses associated with VHFs do not naturally reside in humans, but humans can become infected when they come into contact with an animal that hosts the virus. People can transmit some of these diseases to others through close contact. Rodents and arthropods are frequently the hosts of these viruses. However, the hosts of some viruses, including the ebola virus, are not known. Traditionally, the presence of each of these viruses was contained to the area where the host animal lived. But this is beginning to change due to the increasing frequency with which people travel. With a few exceptions, there are no cures or established drug treatments for VHFs.

30. EH&S: Fact Sheets - Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers (VHF) VIRAL hemorrhagic fevers Fact Sheet - Online Resources - EnvironmentalHealth Safety What are Hemorrhagic Fever Viruses? The http://www.uos.harvard.edu/ehs/fs_vhf.shtml

Campus Services UOS Information Reports and Documents Online Training Transportation All VIRAL HEMORRHAGIC FEVERS - Fact Sheet - Online Resources What are Hemorrhagic Fever Viruses? The term viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) refers to a group of illnesses that are caused by several distinct families of viruses. Some of these illnesses are mild, but many are severe life-threatening diseases. Use of these viruses for bioterrorism would probably involve those that cause high mortality such as Ebola, Marburg, Lassa or Crimean-Congo fever. All these viruses share a number of features, which include: Their survival is dependent on an animal or insect host They are geographically restricted to the areas where their host species live (often tropical climates) Humans are not the natural host but can become infected by contact with the animal or insect host. However, with some of the viruses, once infected, there can be human to human transmission. Transmission: If used for bioterrorism, inhalation would probably be the mode of transmission. In the natural state, some virus (such as the Hantavirus) have been identified as spread by aerosolization of contaminated rodent excrement. Symptoms: Specific signs and symptoms vary dependent on the specific type of viral hemorrhagic fever, but initial symptoms often include fever, fatigue, dizziness, eye irritation, muscle aches, weakness and exhaustion. Patients with severe illness often have bleeding under the skin, in internal organs and from the nose, mouth or ears. Death is usually attributed to shock, nervous system malfunction, coma, seizures and often kidney failure. Mortality rates vary (15-25% with Lassa up to 80-90% with Ebola).

31. Hemorrhagic Fevers hemorrhagic fevers. Definition. hemorrhagic fevers are caused by viruses thatexist throughout the world. However, they are most common in tropical areas. http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/hemorrhagic_fevers.html

Encyclopedia Index H Home Encyclopedia Encyclopedia Index H Hemorrhagic fevers Definition Hemorrhagic fevers are caused by viruses that exist throughout the world. However, they are most common in tropical areas. Early symptoms, such as muscle aches and fever , can progress to a mild illness or to a more debilitating, potentially fatal disease. In severe cases, a prominent symptom is bleeding, or hemorrhaging, from orifices and internal organs. Description Although hemorrhagic fevers are regarded as emerging diseases, they probably have existed for many years. This designation isn't meant to imply that they are newly developing, but rather that human exposure to the causative viruses is increasing to the point of concern. These viruses are maintained in nature in insect, arthropod (insects, spiders and other invertebrates with external hard skeletons), or animal populations-so-called disease reservoirs. Individuals within these populations become infected with a virus but do not die from it. In many cases, they don't even develop symptoms. Then the viruses are transmitted from a reservoir population to humans by vectors-either members of the reservoir population or an intervening species, such as mosquitoes. Hemorrhagic fevers are generally endemic, or linked to specific locations. If many people reside in an endemic area, the number of cases may soar. For example

32. ADHS - Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers Fact Sheet Fact Sheets on Bioterrorism Agents. Viral hemorrhagic fevers Whatare viral hemorrhagic fevers? The term viral hemorrhagic fever http://www.hs.state.az.us/phs/edc/edrp/es/viralhfeversf.htm

Epidemiology and Surveillance Arizona Department of Health Services Fact Sheets on Bioterrorism Agents Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers: What are viral hemorrhagic fevers? The term viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) refers to a group of illnesses that are caused by several distinct families of viruses. While some types of hemorrhagic fever viruses can cause relatively mild illnesses, many of these viruses cause severe, life-threatening disease. VHFs are caused by a variety of viruses from four distinct families: arenaviruses (Lassa fever and South American hemorrhagic fever viruses), filoviruses (Ebola and Marburg viruses), bunyaviruses (Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, Rift Valley fever, and hantaviruses), and flaviviruses (yellow fever, tick-bone encephalitis, Kyasanur Forest, and dengue and Omsk hemorrhagic fever viruses). How are hemorrhagic fever viruses associated with bioterrorism? Some evidence exists for respiratory transmission of certain VHF viruses, certainly most cause high infections rates by direct contact. Some of these viruses were weaponized by the Soviet Union during the 1980s and1990s, including Marburg, Ebola, and Lassa fever viruses. Others were investigated for potential use as bioweapons. What are the reservoirs for viruses that cause VHFs?

33. Hemorrhagic Fevers MAIN SEARCH INDEX hemorrhagic fevers. Definition. hemorrhagic feversare caused by viruses that exist throughout the world. However http://www.hendrickhealth.org/healthy/000653.htm

MAIN SEARCH INDEX Hemorrhagic fevers Definition Description Causes and symptoms Diagnosis ... Resources Definition Hemorrhagic fevers are caused by viruses that exist throughout the world. However, they are most common in tropical areas. Early symptoms, such as muscle aches and fever , can progress to a mild illness or to a more debilitating, potentially fatal disease. In severe cases, a prominent symptom is bleeding, or hemorrhaging, from orifices and internal organs. Description Although hemorrhagic fevers are regarded as emerging diseases, they probably have existed for many years. This designation isn't meant to imply that they are newly developing, but rather that human exposure to the causative viruses is increasing to the point of concern. These viruses are maintained in nature in insect, arthropod (insects, spiders and other invertebrates with external hard skeletons), or animal populations-so-called disease reservoirs. Individuals within these populations become infected with a virus but do not die from it. In many cases, they don't even develop symptoms. Then the viruses are transmitted from a reservoir population to humans by vectors-either members of the reservoir population or an intervening species, such as mosquitoes. Hemorrhagic fevers are generally endemic, or linked to specific locations. If many people reside in an endemic area, the number of cases may soar. For example

34. Hemorrhagic Fevers hemorrhagic fevers. CDC Hemorrhagic Fever Information. World HealthOrganization Information. Cutaneous Manifestations of Bioterrorism http://www.aad.org/BioInfo/hemfever.html

Hemorrhagic Fevers CDC Hemorrhagic Fever Information World Health Organization Information Cutaneous Manifestations of Bioterrorism PowerPoint Presentation This PowerPoint presentation on cutaneous manifestations of Bioterrorism has been provided by the American Academy of Dermatology’s Ad Hoc Task Force on Bioterrorism, and is intended to be used for educational purposes only. It has been prepared and generously donated by Thomas W. McGovern, MD, Ad Hoc Task Force on Bioterrorism member. When using this presentation, acknowledgement of the source is required. © American Academy of Dermatology, 2001 Indicates a newly added item. Produced by NetOn-Line Services

35. Hemorrhagic Fevers This site is updated regularly. hemorrhagic fevers Pointers to informationabout hemorrhagic fevers including Ebola and Dengue Fever; http://www.foundhealth.com/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/H/Hemorrhagic_Fevers/

Advertisement Foundhealth.com Search All Terms Any Term Tips Browse foundhealth.com Health calculators Fast Food Database Speakers Bureau How to evaluate sites Submit a site Contact us Home - main directory Top Health Conditions and Diseases H : Hemorrhagic Fevers Dengue Fever Ebola Marburg Yellow Fever See also: Health: Conditions and Diseases: Infectious Diseases Health: Medicine: Medical Specialties: Epidemiology Four Corners Hantavirus - "Hantaviruses, with emphasis on Four Corners Hantavirus," a thorough treatment of the subject by Dr. Brian Hjelle, University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Hanta Virus - A brief list of safety precautions to avoid this virus, and a list of symptoms. Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome - Hantavirus FAQs about this deadly disease. Hantavirus treatment, prevention, and more. - A wide range of Hantavirus information concerning treatment, prevention, diagnosis, email groups, support groups, personal stories, and much more. This site is updated regularly. Hemorrhagic Fevers - Pointers to information about hemorrhagic fevers including Ebola and Dengue Fever Lassa Fever treatment, prevention, and more.

36. Hemorrhagic Fevers CDC Dengue fever and dengue hemorrhagic fever. The Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention presents detailed information about http://www.foundhealth.com/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/H/Hemorrhagic_Fevers/D

Advertisement Foundhealth.com Search All Terms Any Term Tips Browse foundhealth.com Health calculators Fast Food Database Speakers Bureau How to evaluate sites Submit a site Contact us Home - main directory Top Health Conditions and Diseases H ... Hemorrhagic Fevers : Dengue Fever CDC: Dengue fever and dengue hemorrhagic fever. - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention presents detailed information about this mosquito-born disease, including maps of distribution of the mosquito and the disease, and photographs of the mosquito and the virus. Changes in the Distribution of Dengue Transmission Under Climate Warming Scenarios - A short paragraph about a scary idea! Communicable Diseases - Dengue Fever - Information about dengue fever from the Hawaii Department of Health. Dengue Fever - A discussion of dengue fever, where to get it, how to treat it, and how to avoid it. - Dengue Fever is a viral infection common throughout the tropical regions of the world. It is spread by Aedes mosquitoes. Dengue Fever Rapid Diagnostics - Dengue fever diagnostic of JN-Internatioanl is able to detect IgG and IgM antibodies. IgM antibodies that generated against primary infection is specific on the test kit. IgG antibodies are not beacuse the IgG cross react with Flaviviriade viruses.

37. Public Health Fact Sheet - Viral Hemorrahagic Fevers (VHFs) What are viral hemorrhagic fevers? Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) are a groupof illnesses that are caused by several different types viruses (germs). http://www.state.ma.us/dph/cdc/factsheets/vhf.htm

Bureau of Communicable Disease Control HIV/AIDS Surveillance STD Prevention Related Sites Centers for Disease Control Contact Information Division of Epidemiology and Immunization State Laboratory Institute 305 South Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Robert Goldstein, MPH Director Tel. Fax Search the DPH Website Public Health Fact Sheet - Viral Hemorrahagic Fevers (VHFs) What are viral hemorrhagic fevers? Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) are a group of illnesses that are caused by several different types viruses (germs). While some hemorrhagic fever viruses can cause relatively mild illnesses, many VHFs cause severe, life threatening disease. VHFs include Ebola, Marburg, Lassa fever, dengue fever and others. VHFs are very uncommon in the United States, including Massachusetts. How are viral hemorrhagic fevers spread? Transmission (spread) of VHFs varies by type of virus. For most VHFs, the virus is spread when people come in contact with an infected animal, such as rodents (rats and mice), mosquitoes or ticks. Some VHFs can also be spread from person to person. This can be done by direct contact with the infected person or their body fluids. In some cases, breathing in droplets that have been coughed into the air can spread VHFs. Some VHFs can be spread through people coming in contact with objects that have been contaminated with the virus, for example, bedding or medical equipment that has not been cleaned properly.

38. Hemorrhagic Fevers hemorrhagic fevers. There are four families of BSL4 level ( Bio-safety level 4,meaning really bad) viral hemorrhagic fevers, all with some similarities. http://www.public.asu.edu/~leingang/viralfevers.htm

H e mo r rh a gic F e v e rs A collection of dread diseases that instill fear in the hearts of people worldwide . There are four families of BSL-4 level ( Bio-safety level 4, meaning really bad) viral hemorrhagic fevers, all with some similarities. The similarities are: -All are RNA Viruses -All are coated with a lipid coating -Dependent upon animals or insects for survival -These "reservoir" species have certain habitat locations, so virus is geographically restricted -These reservoirs for the most part have developed a non-lethal relationship with the virus, preventing death -Humans are not original reservoirs. Infection occurs when a human comes in contact with reservoir species -Outbreaks of the viruses are sporadic and cannot be predicted -For the most part, no cures exist for these viruses and often times they impose a huge death toll on populations 4 Distinct Families (click on each to see info) This webpage was created for Honors credit for the class Microbiology 220. If you have questions or comments please feel free to contact me at: Mike_Leingang@yahoo.com

39. Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers What are they? Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) refer to a group of illnessesthat are caused by several distinct families of viruses. http://hrcc.cas.msu.edu/vhf.html

40. Notifiable Condition: Arenaviral Hemorrhagic Fevers Site Directory Notifiable Conditions Arenaviral hemorrhagic fevers. Arenaviralhemorrhagic fevers Arenaviral hemorrhagic fevers http://www.doh.wa.gov/notify/nc/arenavirus.htm

You are here: DOH Home Notifiable Conditions » Arenaviral Hemorrhagic Fevers Index Search Employees Site Directory: Notifiable Conditions: Arenaviral Hemorrhagic Fevers Other links concerning Notifiable Conditions Local Health Jurisdictions How to Report a Notifiable Condition Glossary Legal Requirements ... EpiTrends Posters PDF documents require the free Acrobat Reader. Click here to download a copy Arenaviral Hemorrhagic Fevers Arenaviral Hemorrhagic Fevers in Washington State Described in South America, arenaviral infections have never occurred in Washington State. One case without travel to an endemic area may indicate an act of terrorism and constitute a public health emergency. Purpose of Reporting and Surveillance To identify rare diseases associated with travel. To raise the index of suspicion of a possible bioterrorism event if no natural exposure source is identified.

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