Bolivian hemorrhagic fever

Definition

Bolivian hemorrhagic fever (BHF), caused by the Machupo virus (MACV), is a severe acute viral hemorrhagic fever characterized by fever, myalgia, and arthralgia followed by hemorrhagic and neurological manifestations.

Also known as Machupo hemorrhagic fever — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 0050195 per MONDO
• ICD10CM A96.1 per MONDO
• Orphanet 319229 per MONDO
• SCTID 67247008 per MONDO
• UMLS C0282192 per MONDO