Should we be concerned about Venezuelan Hemorrhagic Fever? – A reflection on its current situation in Venezuela and potential impact in Latin America amid the migration crisis

Abstract Venezuelan Hemorrhagic Fever is an endemic zoonosis exhibiting a high lethality. Discovered decades ago, it is still causing seasonal hemorrhagic fever outbreaks. With the ongoing migration crisis, transmission and spreading to other countries in Latin America, remains a latent threat that should be monitored, particularly in light of recent cases.