hemorrhagic fever
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Definition
Noun: A serious illness caused by a viral infection, often found in specific geographic regions. The disease is characterized by an initial phase of fever and gastrointestinal symptoms, which is then followed by bleeding from the capillaries (the smallest blood vessels).
Usage
The term "hemorrhagic fever" is used as a medical and epidemiological term to classify a set of specific, often severe, viral diseases. * Viral hemorrhagic fevers are a major public health concern in some parts of the world. * The doctor suspected a case of hemorrhagic fever due to the patient's high fever and subsequent signs of internal bleeding. * Research into hemorrhagic fevers focuses on understanding virus transmission and developing treatments.
Advanced Usage
- "Viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF)": This is the more precise and complete term used in medical contexts to specify that the illness is caused by a virus.
- Ebola virus disease and Lassa fever are both classified as viral hemorrhagic fevers.
Variants and Related Words
- Hemorrhagic (adjective): Relating to or involving bleeding or hemorrhage.
- The patient exhibited hemorrhagic symptoms.
- VHF (noun): A common acronym for "Viral Hemorrhagic Fever."
- The lab is equipped to handle VHF pathogens.
Synonyms
- Viral hemorrhagic fever: The more precise synonym.
- Bleeding fever: A less technical, descriptive term.
Related Phrases
- Hemorrhagic fever virus: Refers to the specific virus that causes the disease.
- Scientists are tracking the spread of the hemorrhagic fever virus.
- Hemorrhagic fever outbreak: Describes the occurrence of many cases in a community or region.
- International aid was sent to contain the hemorrhagic fever outbreak.
Noun
- a group of illnesses caused by a viral infection (usually restricted to a specific geographic area); fever and gastrointestinal symptoms are followed by capillary hemorrhage