Is the Ebola virus a new epidemiological threat the world?

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Ewelina Kimszal, Katarzyna Van Damme‑Ostapowicz

1 (46) 2016 s. 88–91
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Fraza do cytowania: Kimszal E., Damme‑Ostapowicz K.V. Is the Ebola virus a new epidemiological threat the world?. Polski Przegląd Nauk o Zdrowiu. 2016;1(46):88–91.

The Ebola virus belongs to a group of viral hemorrhagic fevers, which distinguished 5 species. For infection can occur in various ways. The incubation period of the disease is from 2 to 21 days. Initial symptoms in infected individuals are not specific for this disease, so it is difficult to put a clear diagnosis. Currently, no vaccine against Ebola hemorrhagic fever, there is no specific treatment for infected people. Before leaving, should seek out information relating to travel to countries that are covered by the EVD infection. While in such countries should follow a few cardinal rules.

Key words: Ebola, haemorrhagic fever, epidemic.



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