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. 2015 Aug;43(8):788-93.
doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2015.05.005. Epub 2015 Jun 24.

Ebola virus disease: What clinicians in the United States need to know

William A Fischer 2nd  1 , Timothy M Uyeki  2 , Robert V Tauxe  2
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Ebola virus disease: What clinicians in the United States need to know

William A Fischer 2nd et al. Am J Infect Control. 2015 Aug.

Abstract

In March 2014 the World Health Organization was notified of an outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in the forest region of Guinea. As of May 2015, the outbreak had become the most devastating EVD epidemic in history with more than 27,000 cases and more than 11,000 deaths. The introduction of EVD into noncontiguous countries, including the United States, from infected travelers highlights the importance of preparedness of all health care providers. Early identification and rapid isolation of patients suspected with EVD is critical to limiting the spread of Ebola virus. Additionally, enhanced understanding of EVD case definitions, clinical presentation, treatment procedures, and infection control strategies will improve the ability of health care workers to provide safe care for patients with EVD.

Keywords: Person under investigation; Personal protection equipment; Viral hemorrhagic fever.

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Conflict of Interest: All authors – none.

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