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==Microbiology== |
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*Negative-sense single-stranded RNA virus in the [[Filoviridae]] family |
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*The ebolavirus genus includes five species: |
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**Zaire ebolavirus (EBOV), the most common |
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**Bundibugyo ebolavirus (BDBV) |
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**Reston ebolavirus (RESTV) |
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**Sudan ebolavirus (SUDV) |
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**TaΓ― Forest (or Cote d'Ivoire) ebolavirus (TAFV) |
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==Clinical Manifestations== |
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*Incubation period [[Incubation period range::2 to 21 days]] (generally [[Usual incubation period::3 to 13 days]]) |
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*Fever, fatigue, myalgias, weakness, and dizziness |
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*EBOV can persist after resolution of symptoms in privileged sites: the eyes, CNS, male reproductive tract, and mammary glands |
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*Relapse can occur as uveitis or meningitis |
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=== Prognosis and Complications === |
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* 33 to 75% mortality, depending mostly on supportive care |
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Revision as of 13:15, 28 August 2020
Microbiology
- Negative-sense single-stranded RNA virus in the Filoviridae family
- The ebolavirus genus includes five species:
- Zaire ebolavirus (EBOV), the most common
- Bundibugyo ebolavirus (BDBV)
- Reston ebolavirus (RESTV)
- Sudan ebolavirus (SUDV)
- TaΓ― Forest (or Cote d'Ivoire) ebolavirus (TAFV)
Clinical Manifestations
- Incubation period 2 to 21 days (generally 3 to 13 days)
- Fever, fatigue, myalgias, weakness, and dizziness
- EBOV can persist after resolution of symptoms in privileged sites: the eyes, CNS, male reproductive tract, and mammary glands
- Relapse can occur as uveitis or meningitis
Prognosis and Complications
- 33 to 75% mortality, depending mostly on supportive care
