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Ebola Virus

Ebola Virus

The Ebola virus, a member of the Filoviridae family, is responsible for severe and often fatal hemorrhagic fever in humans. First identified in 1976 in the Democratic Republic of Congo, outbreaks have since occurred in various Central African countries. The virus is zoonotic, with bats considered natural reservoirs. Ebola spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids and tissues, making healthcare settings particularly vulnerable to transmission. The incubation period is 2 to 21 days, during which individuals may be asymptomatic. Symptoms include fever, severe headache, muscle pain, fatigue, diarrhea, and bleeding - both internal and external. Case fatality rates can be high, ranging from 25% to 90%. Rapid diagnostic tests, PCR, and serological assays are used for diagnosis. Supportive care, including hydration and treatment of specific symptoms, remains the primary approach, as no specific antiviral drugs are approved. Strict infection prevention and control measures are crucial to contain outbreaks, and experimental vaccines have shown promise in preventing Ebola infection.

Committee Members
Speaker at World Congress on Infectious Disease 2025 - Reza Nassiri

Reza Nassiri

Michigan State University, United States
Speaker at World Congress on Infectious Disease 2025 - Francis J Castellino

Francis J Castellino

University of Notre Dame, United States
Speaker at World Congress on Infectious Disease 2025 - Saurabh Chattopadhyay

Saurabh Chattopadhyay

University of Kentucky College of Medicine, United States
WCID 2025 Speakers
Speaker at World Congress on Infectious Disease 2025 - Johnson J H Wang

Johnson J H Wang

Wang Electro-Opto Corporation, United States
Speaker at World Congress on Infectious Disease 2025 - Victor J Alexander

Victor J Alexander

Capital Stem Cell Research Corporation, United States
Speaker at World Congress on Infectious Disease 2025 - Jacob R Miller

Jacob R Miller

Penn State University, United States
Speaker at World Congress on Infectious Disease 2025 - Anmol Grewal

Anmol Grewal

Abrazo Health, United States

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