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= Microbiology =
= Ebola virus (EBOV) =
 
 
== Microbiology ==
 
   
 
* Negative-sense single-stranded RNA virus in the Filoviridae family
 
* Negative-sense single-stranded RNA virus in the Filoviridae family
   
== Clinical Presentation ==
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= Clinical Presentation =
   
 
* Incubation period 2 to 21 days (generally 3 to 13 days)
 
* Incubation period 2 to 21 days (generally 3 to 13 days)
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* EBOV can persist after resolution of symptoms in privileged sites: the eyes, CNS, male reproductive tract, and mammary glands
 
* 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
 
* Relapse can occur as uveitis or meningitis
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[[Category:Filoviridae]]

Revision as of 19:39, 14 August 2019

Microbiology

  • Negative-sense single-stranded RNA virus in the Filoviridae family

Clinical Presentation

  • 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