Key features of Ebola hemorrhagic fever:a review
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine
;
(12): 841-844, 2014.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-672577
ABSTRACT
The current outbreak of Ebola virus in West Africa has become a devastating problem, with a mortality rate around 51%; over 3132 deaths have been confirmed and even more are expected in this case. The virus causes a characteristic disease known as hemorrhagic fever. Its symptoms range from nonspecific signs such as fever, to more specific problems such as serious bleeding. Transmission occurs easily when a person comes in contact with contaminated fluids. Treatment is supportive because there are still no specific drugs for use. The present review focuses on the main features related to the Ebola virus, its transmission, pathogenesis, treatment and control forms. There is little in-depth knowledge about this disease, but its severity requires attention and information to prevent a worse scenario than the current.
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Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine
Year:
2014
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