2017
An update on the 2014 Ebola outbreak in western Africa
SHIWAN, Haaris A; Rebabonye B PHARITH; Barka KHA; Christia BINOUN-A-EGO; Peter KRUŽLIAK et al.Základní údaje
Originální název
An update on the 2014 Ebola outbreak in western Africa
Autoři
SHIWAN, Haaris A; Rebabonye B PHARITH; Barka KHA; Christia BINOUN-A-EGO; Peter KRUŽLIAK; Vincen MAHE a Emmanuel Eroume-A EGO
Vydání
ASIAN PACIFIC JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE, QUBE, WOLTERS KLUWER MEDKNOW PUBLICATIONS, 2017, 1995-7645
Další údaje
Jazyk
angličtina
Typ výsledku
Článek v odborném periodiku
Obor
30309 Tropical medicine
Stát vydavatele
Indie
Utajení
není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství
Odkazy
Impakt faktor
Impact factor: 1.634
Označené pro přenos do RIV
Ano
Kód RIV
RIV/00216224:14110/17:00124649
Organizační jednotka
Lékařská fakulta
UT WoS
EID Scopus
Klíčová slova anglicky
Ebola virus disease; Western Africa; Ebola virus vaccination; EBOV
Štítky
Příznaky
Mezinárodní význam, Recenzováno
Změněno: 20. 5. 2022 11:01, Mgr. Tereza Miškechová
Anotace
V originále
The recent Ebola outbreak in Western Africa was the most devastating outbreak witnessed in recent times. There have been remarkable local and international efforts to control the crisis. Ebola Virus Disease is the focus of immense research activity. The progression of events in the region has been evolving swiftly and it is of paramount importance to the medical community to be acquainted with the situation. Over 28 000 people were inflicted with the condition, over 11 000 have died. Novel data has emerged regarding modes of transmission, providing rationale for recent flare-ups. Similarly, studies on survivors are elucidating the later stages of the disease recovery process. Novel techniques for diagnosis are also discussed. Finally, the current research regarding treatment and vaccine development is reviewed, particularly the implementation of rVSV-ZEBOV vaccination programs.