Cadena epidemiologica virus ebola

The figure above is a map of west africa showing ebola cumulative incidence as of october 18, 2014. Epidemiological features and trends of ebola virus disease. Oct 28, 2014 ebola virus disease cumulative incidence west africa, october 18, 2014 cumulative number of reported ebola virus disease cases per 100,000 persons since december 22, 20. The western african ebola virus epidemic 202016 was the most widespread outbreak of ebola virus disease evd in historycausing major loss of life and socioeconomic disruption in the region, mainly in guinea, liberia and sierra leone. Fievre hemorra gique a virus ebola fiche technique. The outbreak started in guinea and rapidly spread to liberia and sierra leone, claiming. In 2014, ebola virus disease evd in west africa was first reported during march in 3 southeastern prefectures in guinea. Ebola virus is the cause of a viral hemorrhagic fever disease. Ebov, is one of six known species within the genus ebolavirus.

Avisos epidemiologicos virus ebola 2016 al pais africano. Phe publications gateway number 2015463 pdf, 952kb, 7 pages this file may not be suitable for users of assistive. Ebola virus disease cases and associated deaths conakry, the capital city, and surrounding prefectures, guinea, january 1, 2014march 29, 2015. Ebola virus has caused the majority of human deaths from evd, and was. Viruses have a core of genetic material, but no way to reproduce it on their. In march 2014, an outbreak of evd was recognized in guinea which would become the most significant outbreak of haemorrhagic fever in africa to date. A virus may have a spiny outside layer called the envelope. The first cases were recorded in guinea in december 20. Epidemiological features and trends of ebola virus disease in. Ebola virus disease outbreak west africa, october 2014. Absence of specific treatment or vaccine 20 previous ebola and marburg virus outbreaks. The figure above is a map of west africa showing the number of new cases of ebola reported in west africa during september 28october 18.

Epidemiological and surveillance response to ebola virus. Epidemiology of epidemic ebola virus disease in conakry. As of august, 2014, 2,127 patients across four west african countries have been infected with the ebola virus over the past nine months. An epidemiological analysis of ebola virus disease in west africa was performed based on 26 593 cases from march 2014 to may 2015. Cadena epidemiologica del zika by alouette torres on prezi. The epidemiology and pathogenesis of ebola virus disease will be presented here, including knowledge that emerged during and after the west african epidemic of ebola virus disease.

Sep 09, 2014 withdrawn ebola virus disease epidemiological update. This may be related to cultural attitude of unsafe preparation of the deceased andor unsafe burial practices, as well as unsafe handling and consumption of infected bush animals. Cadena epidemiologica del virus del ebola microorganismo. It was predicted that the ebola outbreak in west africa would end in june 2015. Zaire ebolavirus, more commonly known as ebola virus i. Four of the six known ebolaviruses, including ebov, cause a severe and often fatal hemorrhagic fever in humans and other mammals, known as ebola virus disease evd. Compared to the peak of the outbreak, the number of new cases per day has decreased by 92. Song drink up me hearties yo ho from pirates of the caribbean. Ebola virus diseases evd has been found in nonhuman primates in asia and united states but human cases are only reported in subsaharan africa since 1976 26. Number of new cases of ebola virus disease reported west africa, september 28october 18. Ebola virus disease cases by conakry, the capital city, and its 5 communes, guinea, january 1, 2014 march 29, 2015. Marburg and ebola viruses are emerging pathogens recognized since 1967, and in 1976, when they were first identified. Ebola virus disease evd is one of numerous viral hemorrhagic fevers.

Epidemiology of epidemic ebola virus disease in conakry and. Aug 18, 2014 ebola virus disease hereafter ebola has a high fatality rate. The outbreak started in guinea and rapidly spread to liberia and sierra leone, claiming thousands of lives. Over the past 40 years, sporadic ebola virus disease evd outbreaks have occurred mostly in the central african region. We describe the epidemiology of evd cases reported in guineas capital, conakry, and 4 surrounding prefectures coyah, dubreka, forecariah, and kindia, encompassing a full year of the epidemic. In 2014, west african countries guinea, liberia, and sierra leone. It is a severe, often fatal disease 50%90% fatality in humans and nonhuman primates such as monkeys, gorillas, and chimpanzees. Symptoms may appear anywhere from 2 to 21 days after exposure to ebola virus, though 810 day. Counts of ebola were highest in the area around monrovia and in the district of bong, liberia. The clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of ebola virus disease are discussed elsewhere. Lhote reservoir naturel du virus ebola reste inconnu.