Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS)

VHS is an infectious disease caused by the viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus. VHS, like most other diseases that affect fish health, has no impact on human health.

Additional information

• Fact Sheet - Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS)
• Surveillance for Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia Virus in Wild Fish in Canada  (Library and Archives Canada)
• United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) restrictions regarding the movement of live fish susceptible to Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS)