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Ebola Virus

Ebola virus disease

Recognizing the face of a rare killer

Pages 75-78 | Published online: 05 Dec 2017
 

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For many Americans, the movie Outbreak was our first introduction to Ebola virus. However, we may have dismissed it as mere cinematic sensationalism until the deadly outbreak of Ebola virus disease occurred in Zaire last May. Fortunately, few cases have been seen in the United States, but primary care physicians should nonetheless be aware of the signs and symptoms. In this article, Dr Sodhi reviews the history of the virus, manifestations of the infection, and appropriate management and preventive measures.

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Amardeep Sodhi

Amardeep Sodhi, MD Dr Sodhi is a fellow in infectious diseases, University of Southern California-Los Angeles County Medical Center and USC University Hospital, Los Angeles. He is interested in travel medicine.

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