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A standardised phase III clinical trial framework to assess therapeutic interventions for Lassa fever

Olayinka A, Bourner J, Akpede GO, Okoeguale J, Abejegah C,  et al.
2022-01-06 • PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
2022-01-06 • PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
BACKGROUND
Only one recommendation currently exists for the treatment of Lassa fever (LF), which is ribavirin administered in conjunction with supportive care. This recommendation is...
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Commentary

Overlooking the Importance of Immunoassays - Authors' Reply

Cnops L, van Griensven J, Honko AN, Bausch DG, Sprecher A,  et al.
2016-09-19 • Lancet Infectious Diseases
2016-09-19 • Lancet Infectious Diseases
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Review

Essentials of Filoviral Load Quantification

Cnops L, van Griensven J, Honko AN, Bausch DG, Sprecher A,  et al.
2016-06-10 • Lancet Infectious Diseases
2016-06-10 • Lancet Infectious Diseases
Quantitative measurement of viral load is an important parameter in the management of filovirus disease outbreaks because viral load correlates with severity of disease, survival, and in...
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The use of a mobile laboratory unit in support of patient management and epidemiological surveillance during the 2005 Marburg outbreak in Angola

Grolla A, Jones SM, Fernando L, Strong JE, Stroher U,  et al.
2011-05-24 • PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
2011-05-24 • PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Background: Marburg virus (MARV), a zoonotic pathogen causing severe hemorrhagic fever in man, has emerged in Angola resulting in the largest outbreak of Marburg hemorrhagic fever (MHF) ...
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Short Report

Rift Valley fever outbreak--Kenya, November 2006-January 2007

Nguku PM, Sharif S, Omar A, Nzioka C, Muthoka P,  et al.
2007-02-02 • MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report
2007-02-02 • MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report
In mid-December 2006, several unexplained fatalities associated with fever and generalized bleeding were reported to the Kenya Ministry of Health (KMOH) from Garissa District in North Ea...
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Commentary

More Challenges From Ebola: Infection of the Central Nervous System

Wong G, Qiu X, Bi Y, Formenty P, Sprecher A,  et al.
2016-10-15 • Journal of Infectious Diseases
2016-10-15 • Journal of Infectious Diseases
Cases of relapsed Ebola virus disease involving symptoms in the central nervous system are reminiscent of our past observations with some nonhuman primates (NHPs) that survived acute Ebo...
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Research

2017 outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in Northern Democratic Republic of Congo

Nsio JM, Kapteshi K, Makiala S, Raymond F, Tshapenda G,  et al.
2019-04-03 • Journal of Infectious Diseases
2019-04-03 • Journal of Infectious Diseases
BACKGROUND
In 2017, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) recorded its eighth Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak, approximately 3 years after the previous outbreak.

MET...
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Letter

Detection of Marburg virus disease in Guinea

Koundouno FR, Kafetzopoulou LE, Faye M, Renevey A, Soropogui B,  et al.
2022-06-30 • New England Journal of Medicine
2022-06-30 • New England Journal of Medicine
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Research

Unique human immune signature of Ebola Virus Disease in Guinea

Ruibal P, Oestereich L, Ludtke A, Becker-Ziaja B, Wozniak DM,  et al.
2016-05-04 • Nature
2016-05-04 • Nature
Despite the magnitude of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in West Africa, there is still a fundamental lack of knowledge about the pathophysiology of EVD. In particular, very littl...
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Review

Lessons learned about pneumonic plague diagnosis from two outbreaks, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Bertherat E, Thullier P, Shako JC, England K, Kone ML,  et al.
2011-05-05 • Emerging Infectious Diseases
2011-05-05 • Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Research

Outbreak of Marburg hemorrhagic fever among miners in Kamwenge and Ibanda Districts, Uganda, 2007

Adjemian J, Farnon EC, Tschioko F, Wamala JF, Byaruhanga E,  et al.
2011-11-01 • Journal of Infectious Diseases
2011-11-01 • Journal of Infectious Diseases
Marburg hemorrhagic fever was detected among 4 miners in Ibanda District, Uganda, from June through September, 2007. Infection was likely acquired through exposure to bats or bat secreti...
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Research

Field evaluation of capillary blood samples as a collection specimen for the rapid diagnosis of Ebola virus infection during an outbreak emergency

Strecker T, Palyi B, Ellerbrok H, Jonckheere S, De Clerck H,  et al.
2015-05-19 • Clinical Infectious Diseases
2015-05-19 • Clinical Infectious Diseases
Reliable reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)-based diagnosis of Ebola virus infection currently requires a blood sample obtained by intravenous puncture. During the ...
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Commentary

The case for improved diagnostic tools to control Ebola Virus Disease in West Africa and how to get there

chua AC, Cunningham J, Moussy FG, Perkins MD, Formenty P
2015-06-11 • PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
2015-06-11 • PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
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Short Report

Emergence of Zaire Ebola Virus Disease in Guinea - Preliminary Report

Baize S, Pannetier D, Oestereich L, Rieger T, Koivogui L,  et al.
2014-10-09 • New England Journal of Medicine
2014-10-09 • New England Journal of Medicine
In March 2014, the World Health Organization was notified of an outbreak of a communicable disease characterized by fever, severe diarrhea, vomiting, and a high fatality rate in Guinea. ...
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Commentary

Transmission of ebola viruses: what we know and what we do not know

Osterholm M, Moore K, Kelley N, Brosseau L, Wong G,  et al.
2015-02-19 • mBio
2015-02-19 • mBio
Available evidence demonstrates that direct patient contact and contact with infectious body fluids are the primary modes for Ebola virus transmission, but this is based on a limited num...