Ebola disease ebola disease is a severe, often fatal illness in humans. Mar 03, 2020 patients urine, stool, sputum, and blood, along with any objects that have come in contact with the patient or the patients body fluids such as laboratory equipment, should be disinfected with a 0. Ebola facts october 14, 2014 symptoms of ebola initial symptoms are nonspecific may include fever, chills, myalgias, and malaise. The average ebola case fatality rate is around 50%. Ebola virus filoviridae family 4 strains ebolazaire, ebolasudan, ebolacote divoire, ebolareston common name. Ebola disease is a severe, often fatal illness in humans. The virus is transmitted to people from wild animals and then spreads in the human population through. Signs and symptoms typically start between two days and three weeks after contracting the virus with a fever, sore throat, muscular pain, and headaches. The ebola virus causes an acute, serious illness which is often fatal if untreated. Absence of specific treatment or vaccine 20 previous ebola and marburg virus outbreaks. From origins to outbreak covers ebola virus disease in its entirety from its origins through major outbreaks in the past to the present day outbreak.
One of the deadliest of epidemic viral diseases, ebola virus disease evd has, since its 1976 emergence, challenged our attempts to understand its ecology and epidemiology, its pathophysi. People can get ebola in west africa by preparing these sick animals for food. Infectious disease virtual event 2019 presented by. Since these original cases, there have been approximately 20 other outbreaks occurring through to. Early clinical sequelae of ebola virus disease in sierra leone. However, its high casefatality rate, potential for humantohuman transmission and propensity to be associated with hospitalbased transmission is both concerning and a fertile source for hysteria 31,32. Introduction current outbreak of ebola virus ebov in west africa can be described as most severe public health emergency in modern times 1. The recent epidemic of ebola virus disease formerly known as ebola hemorrhagic viral disease began in guinea in december 20.
Microsoft powerpoint responding to ebola on commercial. Free download ebola virus disease evd ppt presentation. Ebola virus details about virus,history,symptoms,prevention,dos and. Research shows that the news media can influence knowledge and perceptions about a topic 46. Disaster a total of 2,615 ebola infections and 1,427 deaths highest case fatality rates of any human virus, 88% etymology first recorded outbreak at,yambuku in democratic republic of congo ebola river virus latin virulentus viruses do not contain enzymes for energy production or protein synthesis. Ebola virus ebola virus is an infectious which kill in a short time. Download this ebola virus disease ppt presentation and know more about ebola virus eg. This vaccine is genetically engineered to express a glycoprotein from zaire ebolavirus to provoke a neutralizing immune response.
Ebola virus ebov is the most dangerous virus of the ebola virus genus, which causes an extremely severe disease in humans and other primates, the ebola hemorrhagic fever. Ebola virus disease 2019 and beyond webinar abstract. Neurological, cognitive, and psychological findings among survivors of ebola virus disease from the 1995 ebola outbreak in kikwit, democratic republic of congo. Ebola virus disease ebola hemorrhagic fever first appeared in 1976 with two concurrent outbreaks of acute viral hemorrhagic fever involving 284 cases 151 deaths 53% centred in nzara, sudan, and 318 cases 280 deaths 88% in yambuku near the ebola river, democratic republic of congo. Which is a severe, oftenfatal disease caused by infection with a species of ebola virus. The deadly african virus presented by claudia hacker ebola virus introduction first appeared in africa 1976 african hemorrhagic fever. There have been several ebola outbreaks, including the 20142016 unprecedented epidemic in africa. The 201415 outbreak of ebola virus disease evd generated much news media coverage and highlighted the role of news media with regard to providing information about risks to the public.
Introduction the ebola virus is a severe infectious often fatal disease in human and primates. Ebola virus disease, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment. The number of potential cases ranges from thousands to millions with mortality rate up to 74% 2. May 28, 2016 ebola virus ebola virus is an infectious which kill in a short time. Transmission electron micrograph showing some of the ultrastructural morphology displayed by an ebola virus virion centers for disease control and prevention. Ebola virus disease evd is introduced into the human population through close contact with the blood, secretions, organs or other bodily fluids of infected animals. The latter occurred in a village near the ebola river, from which the disease takes its name. By august 17, 2014, the who declared the epidemic an international crisis. Ebola virus disease pathogenesis, clinical presentation and management abstract. Ebola virus caused an epidemic of unprecedented extension in west africa.
Signs and symptoms typically start between two days and three weeks after contracting the virus with a. Modules provide information on screening and triage, infection prevention and control, laboratory diagnostics, organization of the ebola treatment centre etc, clinical care of patients in the etc, and investigational therapeutic agents. National center for emerging and zoonotic infectious diseases. Over the past 40 years, more than 20 outbreaks have occurred in africa, with most of the known outbreaks occurring in the past 20 years. Clinical management of ebola virus disease in the united.
Colin delivers this course with real depth and passion, a testament to his leading role on the ground in sierra leone during the 2014 outbreak. The niehs worker training program wtp has been tracking information on ebola virus disease evd as it pertains to protecting workers involved in emergency response and cleanup activities performed in the united states. Englishswahili this comprehensive intermediate level course is for clinicians caring for patients with suspected or confirmed ebola virus disease evd. No one has caught ebola from someone else in the uk. Figure caption and citation for the preceding image starts. The ebola virus is a member of the filoviridae family genus ebolavirus. Excluding 2000 outbreak 1,500 cases over 1,000 deaths. The management of ebola virus disease medics academy. Clinical management of ebola virus disease openwho. Ebola virus disease evd is a severe disease that causes haemorrhagic fever in humans and animals.
Ebola virus disease preparedness presentations, minutes and. The ebola virus disease evd epidemic in west africa had resulted in more than 28,600 reported cases and more than 11,300 deaths through december 2015. Patients who have died of ebola virus disease should be buried promptly and with as little contact as possible. Ebola virus hemorrhagic fever outbreaks 1976 first major outbreak zebov 1976 sudan sebov occur sporadically. Ebola virus then spreads from person to person through direct contact with blood or body fluids of a person who is sick with or has died from ebola virus disease.
Ppt ebola virus powerpoint presentation free to download. Health care professionals discovered ebola in 1976. On march 2014 the who notified the outbreak of ebola virus disease evd in guinea, and infection quickly spread to another west african countries. Transport and management of patients with confirmed or. Ebola virus disease powerpoint ppt presentation slides. How to take care of your mental health while working from home. Under this section, please find a congolese swahili translation of all modules with their presentation. It was initially detected in 1976 in sudan and the democratic republic of congo. Ebola hemorrhagic fever ebola virus disease medicinenet. Colin brown, someone who has practical of experience of ebola virus disease, as he introduces the deadly 20142016 ebola virus outbreak that terrified the world. This training course provides clinicians with access to downloadable presentations and posters to facilitate their management of ebola virus disease evd.
The ebola virus disease outbreak in west africa in 20142016 was the largest of its kind in history. This can happen when a person touches the infected body fluids or objects that are contaminated with them, such as medical equipment like needles and syringes. It is caused by an infection with one of five known ebola virus species, four of which can cause disease in people. In this study will be presented epidemiology and pathogenesis of ebola virus disease including new findings resulting from the. Ebola, also known as ebola virus disease evd, is a viral haemorrhagic fever of humans and other primates caused by ebolaviruses. Without a specific treatment, management of patients with ebola virus disease consists of the provision of supportive and, as required and when possible, critical care, on the basis of the pathophysiological similarities between, on the one hand, ebola virus disease and, on the other hand, septic and possible hypovolaemic shock. Ebola is a serious and deadly virus transmitted by animals and humans. Ebola virus is a class a bioterrorism agent, known to cause highly lethal hemorrhagic fever. Ebola virus diseaseevd,also known as ebola haemorrhagic fever. In comparison with earlier ebola outbreaks mortality have been higher 80 90 percent, but number of cases was a thousand times lower. Eight wtp awardees are providing safety training for workers in a range of highrisk occupations.
It contains information on the west saharan response to ebola as well as highlights from the field in west africa from dr. Vomiting, diarrhoea and rash usually follow, along with decreased function of the liver and kidneys. A virus is a small infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of other organisms. I wish to talk about ebola and monkeypox viruses because the two pathogens are able to. Because the ebola virus is so hazardous, it is classified as a biosafety level 4 agent the level assigned to the most dangerous agents known. Patients can progress to develop gastrointestinal symptoms. Our work touches lives around the world every day often in invisible ways. After march 23, 2014, the world health organization who became involved when notified of the scope of the problem.
It first appeared in 1976 in 2 simultaneous outbreaks, one in what is now nzara, south sudan, and the other in yambuku, drc. In this article, we present an overview of the pathogen, its epidemiology and transmission, clinical and laboratory manifestations, treatment and infection control procedures, with an emphasis on what is known about ebola virus disease in the pediatric population. Chughtai, helping to solve the primary question of whats next and aiding in. The way risks are discussed and communicated often through news coverage can also affect. Ebola virus disease evd and breastfeeding in dr congo was an obvious topic. Oluwafemi akinyele popoola lecturer and consultant community physician lecture delivered at bodijaashi baptist church 14thseptember, 2014.
Health emergency information and risk assessment 2 health emergency information and risk assessment as this is a rapidly changing situation, the reported number of cases and deaths, contacts being monitored. Ebola virus is one of the most virulent pathogens known to infect humans. The deadly african virus presented by claudia hacker. Download this ebola virus ppt presentation and know more about ebola virus disease. Ebola virus baylor college of medicine houston, texas. Introduction ebola virus disease evd is one of the deadliest haemorrhagic fevers affecting humans and nonhuman primates.
There was concern that the outbreak would not be controlled for a prolonged period. On march 2014 the who notified the outbreak of ebola virus disease evd in guinea, and infection quickly spread to another west african countries including sierra leone, liberia and nigeria. Ebola causes ebola hemorrhagic fever description rna strand virus coiled rna in spikecovered envelope from host cell long rods 800 nm replication 8 hours therefore, spreads rapidly natural habitat africa zaire democratic republic of the congo ebola. It was initially detected in 1976 in sudan and the democratic republic of. Ebola is a rare but deadly virus that causes fever, body aches, and diarrhea, and sometimes bleeding inside and outside the body as the virus spreads through the body, it damages the immune. Ebola is a virus that lives in bats and some other animals who live in africa.
More than 2800 cases have been confirmed in the ongoing outbreak in dr congo. For most people visiting countries in subsaharan africa, the risk of exposure to the ebola virus is minimal. Ebola virus disease preparedness presentations, minutes. Media messages and perception of risk for ebola virus. Definition ebola virus disease formally known as ebola hemorrhagic fever is a disease caused by the ebola virus in severe fatality rate. Introduction to ebola virus disease world health organization. This can happen when a person touches the infected body fluids or objects that are contaminated with them, such as. Ebola virus filoviridae family 4 strains ebola zaire, ebola sudan, ebola cote divoire, ebola reston common name. Health lays the foundation for vibrant and productive communities, stronger economies, safer nations and a better world.
Ebola hemorrhagic fever ebola virus disease is a disease caused by four different strains of ebola virus. Thirtyfour outbreaks have been reported in africa since it was first. Limited evidence is available on pediatric disease course and prognosis. The world health organization who is building a better future for people everywhere. The virus is transmitted to people from wild animals and then spreads in the human population through humantohuman transmission. This years global nutrition cluster meeting in july, 2019, offered a platform on which to discuss all nutritionrelated humanitarian emergencies. Ebola hemorrhagic fever is a viral disease caused by ebola virus a member of the filoviridae family or filoviruses that results in nonspecific symptoms see symptom section of this article early in the disease and often causes internal and external hemorrhage bleeding as the disease progresses.
Ebola virus disease evd is a rare and deadly disease most commonly affecting people and nonhuman primates monkeys, gorillas, and chimpanzees. These viruses are elongated, filamentous structures of variable length. Early supportive care with rehydration, symptomatic treatment improves survival. Jun 30, 2015 ebola is a serious and deadly virus transmitted by animals and humans.
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