Viral Haemorrhagic Fever (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with viral haemorrhagic fever after returning from a trip to a remote area of South America.
- Viral haemorrhagic fever outbreaks are often associated with high mortality rates and require immediate medical attention.
- The doctor suspected viral haemorrhagic fever due to the patient's severe symptoms, including fever, vomiting, and bleeding gums.
- Researchers are working to develop a vaccine against viral haemorrhagic fever, which has been a major public health concern in certain regions.
- The World Health Organization has issued guidelines for the prevention and treatment of viral haemorrhagic fever, which can be spread through contact with infected bodily fluids.