Medical service and management of pregnant women during the Ebola epidemic / 中华实验和临床病毒学杂志

ABSTRACT

The Ebola epidemic occurrence during 2014-2016 is the largest-ever Ebola virus outbreak with an unprecedented scale and impact. The difficulties faced by pregnant women living within the epidemic area are complex and multi-factorial which merits our concern. In this review, we aimed to summarize some of the guidelines published by the World Health Organization during the outbreak, and to provide a broad overview of the issues that arise from pregnant women. Based on our own experience in Sierra Leone, we also made an analysis of the complex interaction between the Ebola virus disease, pregnancy, medical staff, public health systems and the society, and intended to afford peers useful information. The management strategies should be prepared in advance to against the potential epidemic threats and ensure the reliability of life-saving maternity services in China.