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Welcome to the Special Pathogens Branch (SPB) home page on the CDC web site.

Here you will find general and technical information about viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs), such as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, Rift Valley fever, and Lassa fever.


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CDC Health Advisory: Imported Lassa Fever Case in New Jersey

Bioterrorism Information
Some of the viral hemorrhagic fever agents have been suspect for abuse in biowarfare/bioterrorism. For information on biological agents/diseases and bioterrorism, please visit the Emergency Preparedness and Response webpage.
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