Crisis in Congo: The Search for an Effective Ebola Vaccine
Since it was first identified in 1976, Ebola has affected several African countries, most recently the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Congo Ebola Outbreak Declared Over
Health officials made the declaration after the DRC went 42 days with no new cases since the last survivor tested negative and was discharged from an Ebola treatment unit.
Ebola Outbreak Likely Triggered by Survivor
An investigation suggests that a survivor of Ebola carried the virus for at least 5 years and then transmitted it via semen to a sex partner.
US to Monitor Air Travelers From African Nations With Ebola
As of February 25, Guinea had 9 Ebola cases and deaths; the United States will begin travel restrictions from 2 African nations where the Ebola virus is beginning to circulate.
Ebola Survivors Likely to Experience Ocular Symptoms
Survivors had higher color vision deficit, lower IOP, and more cases of uveitis than controls.
Immunogenicity of 2-Dose Ebola Vaccine Regimens
Regardless of interval or dose level, both heterologous and homologous Ad26, MVA Ebola vaccine regimens were observed to be well tolerated in healthy adults.
First Treatment for Ebola Virus Gets FDA Approval
Atoltivimab, maftivimab, and odesivimab-ebgn is a combination of Zaire ebolavirusglycoprotein directed recombinant human IgG1 human monoclonal antibodies.
Necessary Improvements of WHO Ebola Case Definitions Needed
Current WHO Ebola case definitions perform suboptimally at case identification in both community and clinical triage settings.
Harnessing Key Elements of the Ebola Virus in Animal Models of Glioblastoma
A glycoprotein in Ebola called the mucin-like domain may be of interest in the development of an oncolytic for brain cancer.
Ebola Virus RNA May Persist in Semen, Breast Milk for Longer Than Anticipated
Data from a large sample of Ebola survivors confirmed the persistence of Ebola viral RNA in semen for up to 6 months.
First Ebola Vaccine Receives FDA Approval
The FDA has approved Ervebo (Ebola Zaire vaccine, live) for the prevention of disease caused by Zaire ebolavirus in individuals ≥18 years of age.
First Ebola Vaccine Approved by European Commission
The world’s first Ebola vaccine has been approved by the European Commission, and it was quickly prequalified by the World Health Organization.
Two New Medications May Cure Ebola
New drugs cured two Ebola patients in Congo, showing that people can recover from the highly lethal disease if it is diagnosed and treated early.
First Ebola Transmission in Congo City of Goma Reported
The first transmission of the Ebola virus in Congo’s major city of Goma was announced.
Congo Officials: First Ebola Case Confirmed in City of Goma
The first case of Ebola in the city of Goma has been confirmed, Democratic Republic of Congo officials said Sunday.
WHO: Congo Ebola Outbreak Still Not Global Emergency
Agency says outbreak is an ‘extraordinary event’ of deep concern but not a global emergency
CDC Opens Emergency Operations Center for Congo Ebola Outbreak
The United States is stepping up its response to a historic outbreak of Ebola in two African nations.
Evaluating Survival Management of Patients With Ebola Virus Disease
A recent study examining Ebola virus disease survival and intravenous fluid administration brings to light broader knowledge gaps about survival management that should be studied further.
Monoclonal Antibody mAb114 Targeting Ebola Is Safe and Well-Tolerated
A single monoclonal antibody, mAb114, targeting the receptor-binding domain of Ebola virus glycoprotein showed linear pharmacokinetics and was easily and rapidly infused.
Congo Ebola Outbreak Claims Nearly 100 Children’s Lives
The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed the lives of nearly 100 children, and the number of cases are on the rise.
U.S. Doctor Released From Omaha Hospital After Ebola Monitoring
Patient completed required 21-day monitoring period and did not develop any symptoms.
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