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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

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  • Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreaks since 1976 have caused significant mortality and global health concern.
  • Lack of vaccines, effective treatments, and early diagnostic methods exacerbate EVD's impact.
  • Inadequate healthcare resources, infection control, and personal protective equipment amplify outbreak spread.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide essential information on identifying and managing Ebola virus disease.
  • To emphasize pathogenesis, transmission, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies for EVD.
  • To equip frontline healthcare workers with knowledge for disease identification and self-protection.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search conducted in MEDLINE/PubMed and Google Scholar.
  • Keywords used included: "Ebola, Ebola virus disease, Hemorrhagic Fever, Outbreak."
  • All publication types were included, supplemented by reference list searches of reviews.

Main Results:

  • The review synthesizes current knowledge on EVD.
  • Identifies critical gaps in diagnostics, treatment, and preparedness.
  • Underscores the role of healthcare infrastructure and protective measures in outbreak control.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of EVD requires improved diagnostic tools and therapeutic interventions.
  • Strengthening healthcare systems and infection control is crucial for preventing widespread outbreaks.
  • Healthcare workers need robust training on EVD identification, management, and personal safety.