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An update on the 2014 Ebola outbreak in western Africa

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SHIWAN Haaris A PHARITH Rebabonye B KHA Barka BINOUN-A-EGO Christia KRUŽLIAK Peter MAHE Vincen EGO Emmanuel Eroume-A

Rok publikování 2017
Druh Článek v odborném periodiku
Časopis / Zdroj ASIAN PACIFIC JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE
Fakulta / Pracoviště MU

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www https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1995764516307386?via%3Dihub
Doi http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apjtm.2016.12.008
Klíčová slova Ebola virus disease; Western Africa; Ebola virus vaccination; EBOV
Popis The recent Ebola outbreak in Western Africa was the most devastating outbreak witnessed in recent times. There have been remarkable local and international efforts to control the crisis. Ebola Virus Disease is the focus of immense research activity. The progression of events in the region has been evolving swiftly and it is of paramount importance to the medical community to be acquainted with the situation. Over 28 000 people were inflicted with the condition, over 11 000 have died. Novel data has emerged regarding modes of transmission, providing rationale for recent flare-ups. Similarly, studies on survivors are elucidating the later stages of the disease recovery process. Novel techniques for diagnosis are also discussed. Finally, the current research regarding treatment and vaccine development is reviewed, particularly the implementation of rVSV-ZEBOV vaccination programs.

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