Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever

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Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever
Burnett MW 14(3). 93
Publication Type: Journal Article

Abstract:
Ebola hemorrhagic fever is an often-fatal disease caused by a virus of the Filoviridae family, genus Ebolavirus. Initial signs and symptoms of the disease are nonspecific, often progressing on to a severe hemorrhagic illness. Special Operations Forces Medical Providers should be aware of this disease, which occurs in sporadic outbreaks throughout Africa. Treatment at the present time is mainly supportive. Special care should be taken to prevent contact with bodily fluids of those infected, which can transmit the virus to caregivers.

Keywords: Ebolavirus; hemorrhagic fever
PMID: 25344714

DOI: 10.55460/JBMR-T6LY