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Emerging Filoviral Disease in Uganda: Proposed Explanations and Research Directions | Journal Article / Commentary | MSF Science Portal
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Emerging Filoviral Disease in Uganda: Proposed Explanations and Research Directions

Polonsky JA, Wamala JF, De Clerck H, Van Herp M, Sprecher A, Porten K, Shoemaker TR
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Abstract
Outbreaks of Ebola and Marburg virus diseases have recently increased in frequency in Uganda. This increase is probably caused by a combination of improved surveillance and laboratory capacity, increased contact between humans and the natural reservoir of the viruses, and fluctuations in viral load and prevalence in this reservoir. The roles of these proposed explanations must be investigated to guide appropriate responses to the changing epidemiological profile. Other African settings in which multiple filoviral outbreaks have occurred could also benefit from such information.

Countries

Uganda

Subject Area

outbreaksinfections, viral

Languages

English
DOI
10.4269/ajtmh.13-0374
Published Date
10 Feb 2014
PubMed ID
24515940
Journal
American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Volume | Issue | Pages
Volume 90, Issue 5
Issue Date
2014-05-07
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