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= Ebola virus (EBOV) = |
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* Negative-sense single-stranded RNA virus in the Filoviridae family |
* Negative-sense single-stranded RNA virus in the Filoviridae family |
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= Clinical Presentation = |
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* 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 |
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* Relapse can occur as uveitis or meningitis |
* Relapse can occur as uveitis or meningitis |
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Revision as of 23:39, 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
