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The aim of this work was to estimate the efficacy and safety of single intramuscular introduction of specific heterologous immunoglobulin as prophylactic drug against Ebola hemorrhagic fever. Materials and methods.
I. V. Borisevich +5 more
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Reemerging Sudan Ebola Virus Disease in Uganda, 2011
Two large outbreaks of Ebola hemorrhagic fever occurred in Uganda in 2000 and 2007. In May 2011, we identified a single case of Sudan Ebola virus disease in Luwero District.
Trevor Shoemaker +11 more
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Elevated l-threonine is a biomarker for Lassa fever and Ebola
Background Lassa fever and Ebola are characterized by non-specific initial presentations that can progress to severe multisystem illnesses with high fatality rates.
Trevor V. Gale +4 more
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Ebola Virus Hemorrhagic Fever [PDF]
This past year has seen the largest Ebola virus outbreak on record, centered in West Africa in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. 1 Cases were first reported in Guinea on March 21, 2014; by March 30, cases were reported in Liberia and in May Sierra Leone also reported cases.
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Outbreaks of viral hemorrhagic fevers highlight the need for sensitive, field-deployable diagnostics. Here the authors present a CRISPR-based SHERLOCK platform with field protocol and mobile app for Ebola and Lassa fever outbreaks.
Kayla G. Barnes +38 more
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Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever and Septic Shock [PDF]
Ebola virus is the cause of sporadic outbreaks of lethal Ebola hemorrhagic fever (EHF) in central Africa. Despite the difficulties of studying this virus much has been learned over the past decade about the pathogenesis of Ebola virus infection in humans and nonhuman primates.
Mike Bray, Siddhartha Mahanty
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Implementation of the One Health approach in Sierra Leone was stronger at the central level than in districts and communities, where coordination, surveillance, workforce capacity, and funding were limited. Strengthening integrated systems and dedicated financing is essential for effective prevention and control of zoonotic disease threats.
Joseph Anderson Bunting‐Graden +15 more
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Undiagnosed Acute Viral Febrile Illnesses, Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone in West Africa is in a Lassa fever–hyperendemic region that also includes Guinea and Liberia. Each year, suspected Lassa fever cases result in submission of ≈500–700 samples to the Kenema Government Hospital Lassa Diagnostic Laboratory in ...
Randal J. Schoepp +4 more
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The article presents an analysis of research evaluating the effectiveness of nonspecific means of emergency prevention and treatment of Ebola virus disease.
T. E. Sizikova +3 more
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