Simian Hemorrhagic Fever Virus (SHFV) is a virus that primarily affects non-human primates, particularly African green monkeys. It belongs to the Filoviridae family, which includes other viruses known to cause severe hemorrhagic fevers. SHFV can lead to symptoms such as fever, bleeding, and high mortality rates in infected animals. The virus is of interest to researchers because it can provide insights into similar diseases in humans, such as Ebola and Marburg viruses. While SHFV is not known to infect humans, studying it helps scientists understand viral behavior and develop potential treatments for related diseases.