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Chippaux Jean-Philippe. (2014). Outbreaks of Ebola virus disease in Africa : the beginnings of a tragic saga. Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins Including Tropical Diseases, 20, p. 44. ISSN 1678-9199.

Titre du document
Outbreaks of Ebola virus disease in Africa : the beginnings of a tragic saga
Année de publication
2014
Type de document
Article référencé dans le Web of Science WOS:000344405700001
Auteurs
Chippaux Jean-Philippe
Source
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins Including Tropical Diseases, 2014, 20, p. 44 ISSN 1678-9199
The tremendous outbreak of Ebola virus disease occurring in West Africa since the end of 2013 surprises by its remoteness from previous epidemics and dramatic extent. This review aims to describe the 27 manifestations of Ebola virus that arose after its discovery in 1976. It provides an update on research on the ecology of Ebola viruses, modes of contamination and human transmission of the disease that are mainly linked to close contact with an infected animal or a patient suffering from the disease. The recommendations to contain the epidemic and challenges to achieve it are reminded.
Plan de classement
Santé : généralités [050] ; Entomologie médicale / Parasitologie / Virologie [052]
Description Géographique
AFRIQUE
Localisation
Fonds IRD [F B010062683]
Identifiant IRD
fdi:010062683
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