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*Maintaining [[oxygen]] and [[blood]] levels | *Maintaining [[oxygen]] and [[blood]] levels | ||
*Treating any complicating [[infections]]. | *Treating any complicating [[infections]]. | ||
Convalescent Plasma (factors from those who have survived Ebola infection) shows promise as a treatment for the disease. [[Ribavirin]] is ineffective. [[Interferon]] is also thought to be ineffective. In monkeys, administration of an inhibitor of coagulation (rNAPc2) has shown some benefit, protecting 33% of infected animals from a usually 100% (for monkeys) lethal infection (unfortunately this inoculation does not work on humans). In early 2006, scientists at [[USAMRIID]] announced a 75% recovery rate after infecting four [[rhesus monkey]]s with Ebola virus and administering [[Antisense therapy|antisense drugs]]. | Convalescent Plasma (factors from those who have survived Ebola infection) shows promise as a treatment for the disease. [[Ribavirin]] is ineffective. [[Interferon]] is also thought to be ineffective. In monkeys, administration of an inhibitor of coagulation (rNAPc2) has shown some benefit, protecting 33% of infected animals from a usually 100% (for monkeys) lethal infection (unfortunately this inoculation does not work on humans). In early 2006, scientists at [[USAMRIID]] announced a 75% recovery rate after infecting four [[rhesus monkey]]s with Ebola virus and administering [[Antisense therapy|antisense drugs]]. | ||
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Medical Therapy
Treatment is primarily supportive and includes:
- Minimizing invasive procedures
- Balancing electrolytes since patients are frequently dehydrated
- Replacing lost coagulation factors to help stop bleeding
- Maintaining oxygen and blood levels
- Treating any complicating infections.
Convalescent Plasma (factors from those who have survived Ebola infection) shows promise as a treatment for the disease. Ribavirin is ineffective. Interferon is also thought to be ineffective. In monkeys, administration of an inhibitor of coagulation (rNAPc2) has shown some benefit, protecting 33% of infected animals from a usually 100% (for monkeys) lethal infection (unfortunately this inoculation does not work on humans). In early 2006, scientists at USAMRIID announced a 75% recovery rate after infecting four rhesus monkeys with Ebola virus and administering antisense drugs.