Viral Hemorrhagic 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 doctor specialized in treating patients with viral hemorrhagic fever, a rare and often deadly disease.
- Viral hemorrhagic fever outbreaks are typically confined to remote areas with limited access to medical care.
- The symptoms of viral hemorrhagic fever can be severe, including high fever, vomiting, and bleeding from the gums and nose.
- Researchers are working to develop a vaccine against viral hemorrhagic fever, which has been responsible for numerous outbreaks in recent years.
- Travelers to certain parts of Africa and South America are at risk of contracting viral hemorrhagic fever, and are advised to take precautions to avoid infection.