Whether the virus is present in these body parts and for how long varies by survivor. Scientists continue to study the long-term effects of Ebola virus infection, including viral persistence, to better understand how to provide treatment and care to EVD survivors.
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Uveitis and systemic inflammatory markers in convalescent phase of Ebola virus disease. We might not have to wait until we have a vaccine to use immune individuals to reduce the spread of disease. Being able to reliably identify naturally immune patients is still a ways off, but Bellan and his fellow researchers hope that by studying the current outbreak and looking for asymptomatic individuals, they might be able to save lives in the future. Medical waste, PPE, and online shopping are driving a surge in ocean pollution.
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Included in these materials were supplies that allow women to give birth without risk of contracting the disease. UNFPA is also helping midwives exercise precaution while tending to mothers and newborns. But efforts to respond to the outbreak have been hampered by instability in the region, which has put humanitarian teams at significant risk.
Community mistrust has also been an issue. Masika recalled. She was quickly diagnosed with Ebola and admitted for treatment. Few had expected her to pull through. Upon discharge, Ms. Hygiene plays a critical role in preventing the spread of the virus.
Masika declared. More than 77, people have been reached with a mass vaccination campaign since August. UNFPA provided supplies for this effort, including 10, syringes. UNFPA also helped fortify water, sanitation and hygiene services in affected areas, and is provided more than 50 motorcycles as well as software to support contact tracing — the monitoring of people who have been in contact with infected persons.
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