What is another word for EHD?
Pronunciation: [ˈe͡ɪd] (IPA) 
EHD, or Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease, is a viral disease that affects deer and other wild ruminants. Although EHD is the most commonly used term, there are other synonyms used to describe the same disease including bluetongue disease, hemorrhagic disease, and epizootic hemorrhagic fever. These different names describe the same clinical signs and symptoms of the disease, which include fever, lethargy, and hemorrhagic symptoms. It is important to differentiate EHD from other similar diseases, such as chronic wasting disease, which have different symptoms and require different treatment methods. Being aware of the different terms used to describe EHD can help hunters, wildlife management professionals, and other stakeholders communicate effectively about this important disease.
