Outbreak of Ebola virus disease in West Africa
... reported from south-eastern Guinea and the capital Conakry. May 2014: the first cases were reported from Sierra Leone and Liberia [34,35] to where the disease is assumed to have spread through the movement of infected people over land borders. End of July 2014: a symptomatic case travelled by air to ...
... reported from south-eastern Guinea and the capital Conakry. May 2014: the first cases were reported from Sierra Leone and Liberia [34,35] to where the disease is assumed to have spread through the movement of infected people over land borders. End of July 2014: a symptomatic case travelled by air to ...
Transmission dynamics of Middle East Respiratory
... A complex epidemic of Zaire ebolavirus (EBOV) is affecting West Africa since approximately December 2013, with the first cases likely occurring in southern Guinea [1]. The causative Ebola strain is closely related to a strain associated with past EBOV outbreaks in Central Africa [2] and could have b ...
... A complex epidemic of Zaire ebolavirus (EBOV) is affecting West Africa since approximately December 2013, with the first cases likely occurring in southern Guinea [1]. The causative Ebola strain is closely related to a strain associated with past EBOV outbreaks in Central Africa [2] and could have b ...
Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) In-Service EMS Training Outline
... In-Service EMS Training Outline Background (World Health Organization, 2014) The current outbreak in West Africa (first cases notified in March 2014) is the largest and most complex Ebola outbreak since the Ebola virus was first discovered in 1976. There have been more cases and deaths in this outbr ...
... In-Service EMS Training Outline Background (World Health Organization, 2014) The current outbreak in West Africa (first cases notified in March 2014) is the largest and most complex Ebola outbreak since the Ebola virus was first discovered in 1976. There have been more cases and deaths in this outbr ...
why the fight against ebola is an herculean task in sierra leone – our
... Abject poverty is another overriding factor responsible for the spread of the Ebola in Sierra Leone. In fact in my opinion, it ranks high among the principal factors of the spread of Ebola. Since most families are extremely poor, they cannot afford to pay the medical bills of hospitals, and as a res ...
... Abject poverty is another overriding factor responsible for the spread of the Ebola in Sierra Leone. In fact in my opinion, it ranks high among the principal factors of the spread of Ebola. Since most families are extremely poor, they cannot afford to pay the medical bills of hospitals, and as a res ...
Ebola virus outbreaks in Africa: Past and present
... et al. 2006). Three independent index cases were identified in relation to hunting episodes and contact with gorillas. During this outbreak, intra-familial transmission was more important than nosocomial transmission. However, three health care workers were infected. In the same year, another small ...
... et al. 2006). Three independent index cases were identified in relation to hunting episodes and contact with gorillas. During this outbreak, intra-familial transmission was more important than nosocomial transmission. However, three health care workers were infected. In the same year, another small ...
Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Frequently Asked Questions: Health Care Providers
... a) A fever of greater than 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit, and additional symptoms such as severe headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, or unexplained hemorrhage; AND b) Risk factors within the past 3 weeks before the onset of symptoms, such as contact with blood or other body fluids ...
... a) A fever of greater than 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit, and additional symptoms such as severe headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, or unexplained hemorrhage; AND b) Risk factors within the past 3 weeks before the onset of symptoms, such as contact with blood or other body fluids ...
Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Frequently Asked Questions: Health
... a) A fever of greater than 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit, and additional symptoms such as severe headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, or unexplained hemorrhage; AND b) Risk factors within the past 3 weeks before the onset of symptoms, such as contact with blood or other body fluids ...
... a) A fever of greater than 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit, and additional symptoms such as severe headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, or unexplained hemorrhage; AND b) Risk factors within the past 3 weeks before the onset of symptoms, such as contact with blood or other body fluids ...
Ebola virus disease in pregnancy
... for Ebola virus transmission. However, pregnant women with active EVD and pregnant women who survive EVD without pregnancy loss may transmit the virus during delivery and/or management of obstetric complications. Pregnant women who are contacts of confirmed Ebola cases pose a potential risk. EVD in ...
... for Ebola virus transmission. However, pregnant women with active EVD and pregnant women who survive EVD without pregnancy loss may transmit the virus during delivery and/or management of obstetric complications. Pregnant women who are contacts of confirmed Ebola cases pose a potential risk. EVD in ...
Infectious Disease Physician Assessment of Hospital Preparedness
... providers who have direct patient contact. Finally, 59% (411 of 690) said their hospital limited the number of trainees who have direct patient contact (19% responded that they did not have trainees in their hospital). The CDC’s Interim U.S. Guidance for Monitoring and Movement of Persons with Poten ...
... providers who have direct patient contact. Finally, 59% (411 of 690) said their hospital limited the number of trainees who have direct patient contact (19% responded that they did not have trainees in their hospital). The CDC’s Interim U.S. Guidance for Monitoring and Movement of Persons with Poten ...
PPE - Skfiretraining.org
... • Patient Assessment Recommendations: – If the patient has symptoms of Ebola, then ask the patient about risk factors within the past 3 weeks before the onset of symptoms, including: – Contact with blood or body fluids of a patient known to have or suspected to have Ebola – Residence in—or travel to ...
... • Patient Assessment Recommendations: – If the patient has symptoms of Ebola, then ask the patient about risk factors within the past 3 weeks before the onset of symptoms, including: – Contact with blood or body fluids of a patient known to have or suspected to have Ebola – Residence in—or travel to ...
Evaluation of the Benefits and Risks of Introducing Ebola
... Cabrol, Sylvie Briand, Marc Baguelin, Stefan Flasche, Sebastian Funk, and W. John Edmunds ...
... Cabrol, Sylvie Briand, Marc Baguelin, Stefan Flasche, Sebastian Funk, and W. John Edmunds ...
KEYWOFRDS: Ebola, Virus, Disease, Farm Animals Human Food
... is presumed that REBOV has a low pathogenicity or is non-pathogenic in humans whilst the ZEBOV and SEBOV strains are known for their virulence and high case fatality rate (53 -90%) in humans (Radford, D. et al, 2014). Scientists believe Ebola spreads through zoonotic transmission- that is, coming fr ...
... is presumed that REBOV has a low pathogenicity or is non-pathogenic in humans whilst the ZEBOV and SEBOV strains are known for their virulence and high case fatality rate (53 -90%) in humans (Radford, D. et al, 2014). Scientists believe Ebola spreads through zoonotic transmission- that is, coming fr ...
The Ebola Virus and the Threat of Bioterrorism
... disease and the area of the infective zone. The primary and secondary Ebola virus infection is dependent on direct contact. An epidemic can begin with the primary infection occurring from a zoonotic infection (transmission between different species of animals) or an exposure to a viral reservoir (pa ...
... disease and the area of the infective zone. The primary and secondary Ebola virus infection is dependent on direct contact. An epidemic can begin with the primary infection occurring from a zoonotic infection (transmission between different species of animals) or an exposure to a viral reservoir (pa ...
The basic reproductive number of Ebola and the effects
... The basic reproductive number R0 measures the average number of secondary cases generated by a primary case in a pool of mostly susceptible individuals (Anderson and May, 1991; Brauer and Castillo-Chavez, 2000) and is an estimate of the epidemic growth at the start of an outbreak if everyone is susc ...
... The basic reproductive number R0 measures the average number of secondary cases generated by a primary case in a pool of mostly susceptible individuals (Anderson and May, 1991; Brauer and Castillo-Chavez, 2000) and is an estimate of the epidemic growth at the start of an outbreak if everyone is susc ...
Ebola: history, treatment, and lessons from a new - AJP-Lung
... Ebola likely extend back to December 2013. Complete sequences of three Ebolavirus isolates indicate a separate Ebolavirus clade distinct from those viruses isolated in the DRC and Gabon, and this suggests a single introduction from a presumed animal reservoir sometime in December 2013. As of this wr ...
... Ebola likely extend back to December 2013. Complete sequences of three Ebolavirus isolates indicate a separate Ebolavirus clade distinct from those viruses isolated in the DRC and Gabon, and this suggests a single introduction from a presumed animal reservoir sometime in December 2013. As of this wr ...
Viral haemorrhagic fevers in South Africa
... Gulu, Uganda, in 2000 and 2001.[42] By the end of March 2015, one year after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared an outbreak situation, the diseases had accounted for a total of 14 646 laboratory-confirmed cases (and 24 754 in total if suspected and probable cases are included) and more th ...
... Gulu, Uganda, in 2000 and 2001.[42] By the end of March 2015, one year after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared an outbreak situation, the diseases had accounted for a total of 14 646 laboratory-confirmed cases (and 24 754 in total if suspected and probable cases are included) and more th ...
resources and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and
... ince the current Ebola Virus Disease (also referred to as Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever) outbreak began in Guinea in December of 2013, the outbreak now involves transmission in Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone.1 The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that this is the largest Ebola Virus Dis ...
... ince the current Ebola Virus Disease (also referred to as Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever) outbreak began in Guinea in December of 2013, the outbreak now involves transmission in Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone.1 The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that this is the largest Ebola Virus Dis ...
March 4, 2016 Bibliography
... Foged C. Thermostable Subunit Vaccines for Pulmonary Delivery: How Close Are We? Curr Pharm Des. 2016 Feb 2. [Epub ahead of print] Folayan MO, Peterson K, Kombe F. Ethics, emergencies and Ebola clinical trials: the role of governments and communities in offshored research. Pan Afr Med. 2015 Oct 10;2 ...
... Foged C. Thermostable Subunit Vaccines for Pulmonary Delivery: How Close Are We? Curr Pharm Des. 2016 Feb 2. [Epub ahead of print] Folayan MO, Peterson K, Kombe F. Ethics, emergencies and Ebola clinical trials: the role of governments and communities in offshored research. Pan Afr Med. 2015 Oct 10;2 ...
Press CLINICAL ISSUES Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever: Precautions in the OR
... *According to OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens 1910.1030,4 “Surgical caps or hoods and/or shoe covers or boots shall be worn in instances when gross contamination can reasonably be anticipated (e.g., autopsies, orthopaedic surgery).” Note: According to the AORN Recommended Practices for Surgical Attire,3 “ ...
... *According to OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens 1910.1030,4 “Surgical caps or hoods and/or shoe covers or boots shall be worn in instances when gross contamination can reasonably be anticipated (e.g., autopsies, orthopaedic surgery).” Note: According to the AORN Recommended Practices for Surgical Attire,3 “ ...
Ebola Epidemic
... successfully controlling outbreaks. Raising awareness of risk factors for Ebola infection and protective measures that individuals can take is an effective way to reduce human transmission. 11. Which strain of Ebola is responsible for the current outbreak in West Africa? Zaire Ebolavirus 12. What c ...
... successfully controlling outbreaks. Raising awareness of risk factors for Ebola infection and protective measures that individuals can take is an effective way to reduce human transmission. 11. Which strain of Ebola is responsible for the current outbreak in West Africa? Zaire Ebolavirus 12. What c ...
Ebola Epidemic: Teacher Pages
... successfully controlling outbreaks. Raising awareness of risk factors for Ebola infection and protective measures that individuals can take is an effective way to reduce human transmission. 11. Which strain of Ebola is responsible for the current outbreak in West Africa? Zaire Ebolavirus 12. What co ...
... successfully controlling outbreaks. Raising awareness of risk factors for Ebola infection and protective measures that individuals can take is an effective way to reduce human transmission. 11. Which strain of Ebola is responsible for the current outbreak in West Africa? Zaire Ebolavirus 12. What co ...
Rapid drop in the reproduction number during the Ebola
... case by date of onset of symptoms (Wallinga & Teunis, 2004). This method does not make any assumptions about how the reproduction number changes with time and can take the individual heterogeneity in the number of secondary cases better into account. The results from this analysis confirmed the find ...
... case by date of onset of symptoms (Wallinga & Teunis, 2004). This method does not make any assumptions about how the reproduction number changes with time and can take the individual heterogeneity in the number of secondary cases better into account. The results from this analysis confirmed the find ...
ENA Topic Brief: Ebola Virus Disease
... multidisciplinary focus in order to establish evidenced-based policies, protocols, and procedures. The future of EVD preparedness also needs to include legislation that protects healthcare providers and improves patient care. Emergency nurses are in a unique position to advocate for change and suppo ...
... multidisciplinary focus in order to establish evidenced-based policies, protocols, and procedures. The future of EVD preparedness also needs to include legislation that protects healthcare providers and improves patient care. Emergency nurses are in a unique position to advocate for change and suppo ...
Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever Information Packet
... Confirmed cases of Ebola HF have been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Sudan, the Ivory Coast, Uganda, and the Republic of the Congo. No case of the disease in humans has ever been reported in the United States. Ebola-Reston virus caused severe illness and death in monkeys im ...
... Confirmed cases of Ebola HF have been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Sudan, the Ivory Coast, Uganda, and the Republic of the Congo. No case of the disease in humans has ever been reported in the United States. Ebola-Reston virus caused severe illness and death in monkeys im ...