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Ebola Virus Disease, Pediatric

Ami Waters, MD, MPH and Phuoc V. Le, MD, MPH, DTM&H Reviewed 10/2018
 


BASICS

DESCRIPTION

  • Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a zoonotic illness that affects multiple organ systems and has high mortality.

  • Previously called Ebola hemorrhagic fever (EHF) but renamed due to the inco...

DIAGNOSIS

HISTORY

ALERT

When an EVD diagnosis is suspected, ask about travel history and a history of exposure to sick patient with suspected or confirmed EVD.

 
The disease often starts with nonspecific ...

TREATMENT

GENERAL MEASURES

  • Supportive care is the mainstay of treatment.

  • Fluid and electrolyte management of hydration

    • Should be instituted early with close attention to hemodynamic status

    • Oral or IV; how...

ONGOING CARE

FOLLOW-UP RECOMMENDATIONS

Postdischarge, patients will need close follow-up to mobilize services, to prevent further complications, and to ensure recovery. Specific services needed include...

ADDITIONAL READING

CODES

ICD9

078.89 Other specified diseases due to viruses 

ICD10

A98.4 Ebola virus disease 

SNOMED

37109004 Ebola virus disease 

FAQ

  • Q: Can EVD spread through the air?

  • A: There are no documented cases of airborne transmission. EVD is spread via respiratory droplets and direct contact with infected person or their bodily fluids.

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