Part of a series designed to calm public concern about terrorism, "Biothreat: Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers" addresses the risk of this disease being used as a biological weapon.

The full-color booklet provides a brief history about viral hemorrhagic fevers (the Ebola virus being the most common), how to recognize its symptoms, how it spreads, and treatment options available to the public. The four main types of viral hemorrhagic fevers are introduced in this booklet. They are – Arenaviruses, Bunyaviruses, Filoviruses and Flaviviruses. Readers learn that excessive bleeding under the infected person's skin is a main symptom of the disease.

Also provided in the booklet are phone numbers and Web site addresses for additional resources.