Section 9
Viral Diseases of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
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Burkitt's Lymphoma
Burkitt's lymphoma is a very fast growing form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a cancer in the lymphatic system.
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Infectious Mononucleosis
Mononucleosis is an infectious disease caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and results in flu-like symptoms.
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Other Diseases and Epstein-Barr Virus
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a member of the herpesvirus family and is best known as the cause of infectious mononucleosis.
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Cytomegalovirus Infections
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a type of herpesvirus that largely affects infants and the immunocompromised.
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Chikungunya Fever
Chikungunya (CHIKV) is a mosquito-borne viral disease which causes fever and severe joint pain.
Classic Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers
Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) are a group of illnesses that are caused by several distinct families of RNA viruses.
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Emerging Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers
As human habitation expands, new viral hemorrhagic fevers are infecting humans.