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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Guillermo Rodriguez Nava, M.D. [2]
Overview
The treatment of Ebola infection is primarily supportive and includes maintaining fluids and electrolytes homeostasis, adequate oxygen levels and blood pressure and treating any complicating infections.[1] All patients with a confirmed or suspected viral hemorrhagic fever should be put in isolation and adequate contact precautions.[2] No vaccine is currently available.
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 levels and blood pressure
- Treating any complicating infections.
References
- ↑ "CDC Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever Information Packet" (PDF). April 2010.
- ↑ Feldmann H, Geisbert TW (2011). "Ebola haemorrhagic fever". Lancet. 377 (9768): 849–62. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(10)60667-8. PMC 3406178. PMID 21084112.