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Ebola hemorrhagic fever

Alternative Names:
Ebola virus infection; Viral hemorrhagic fever

Treatment:

There is no known cure for the disorder at this time.

The patient will be hospitalized and will likely need intensive care. Supportive measures for shock will be used (including medications and intravenous fluids).

There will be an attempt to correct bleeding abnormalities, often including transfusions of platelets and/or fresh blood.



Expectations (prognosis):

There is a high fatality rate for this disorder (80% to 90%).



Complications:

Survivors may have unusual problems, such as hair loss and sensory changes.



Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if you have traveled to Africa (or if you know you have been exposed to Ebola fever) and you develop symptoms of the disorder. Early diagnosis and treatment may help improve the chances of survival.



Review Date: 2/27/2002
Reviewed By: Camille Kotton, M.D., Infectious Diseases Division, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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