Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers

Disease Information

Viral hemorrhagic fevers are infectious diseases caused by several types of viruses. These infections are rare (really rare) in the U.S. but they can be very serious and are often fatal. Healthcare providers and public health can do much to help affected people recover and to limit spread to others.

Disease Reporting

What is required?

Health Care Providers and Clinical Laboratories

Health care providers and clinical laboratories are required by law to report cases and suspect cases of viral hemorrhagic fever to local health departments immediately, day or night, after identification.

• Health care providers: Use our secure web-based confidential reporting system – OR – use the confidential PDF reporting form.
• See How and Where to Report for more information and local health department contacts. Alternatively, call 971-673-1111 to reach the state health department epidemiologist on call.

For Local Health Departments

• Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Investigative Guidelines (pdf)
• Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Case Report Form (pdf)

See Also

• CDC's Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers website