Being an Ebola virus hunter
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Being Ready to Treat Ebola Virus Disease Patients
As the outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in West Africa continues, clinical preparedness is needed in countries at risk for EVD (e.g., United States) and more fully equipped and supported clinical teams in those countries with epidemic spread of EVD in Africa. Clinical staff must approach the patient with a very deliberate focus on providing effective care while assuring personal safety. To...
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عنوان ژورنال: The Lancet Infectious Diseases
سال: 2017
ISSN: 1473-3099
DOI: 10.1016/s1473-3099(17)30260-8