infections
Overview of Arbovirus, Arenavirus, and Filovirus Infections
Filoviruses
Filoviruses can cause severe Hemorrhagic Fevers Overview in people and other primates (such as apes and monkeys). So far, only two members of this group of viruses have been identified: Ebola Virus and Marburg Virus Infections None Ebola Virus and Marburg Virus Infections None How these viruses first spread to people has not been identified. However, experts think that the first person was infected by handling or eating an infected animal, such as a fruit bat or primate. These viruses spread readily from person to person. 