Ebola disease part 1 : Epidemiology, transmission and clinical presentation (Ep 3)

In this episode we are discussing Ebola disease, from its origins and outbreak history including the current outbreak in the DRC and Uganda, to the biological mechanisms driving severe illness. We cover how the infection spreads, how to assess epidemiological risk and how clinicians can recognise suspected cases in practice.Presented by Dr Fran Fieldhouse and Dr Minnie Lacamp, Horizon Medical Education.Key Topics CoveredKey facts and causative Ebola virusesTransmission, zoonotic spillover, and viral sheddingHistorical and current outbreaksPathophysiology and host immune responseExposure risk assessment and case definitionsClinical presentation and assessment,Differential diagnosis of acute febrile illness and haemorrhagic feverReferencesWorld Health Organization (WHO)Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)WHO Infection Prevention & Control GuidelinesCurrent literature on Ebola epidemiology and outbreak managementDownload the notes and complete the CPD quiz to receive your certificate of accredited learning at https://www.horizonmedicaleducation.comIf you found this episode useful follow us and please share with your colleagues.support our work: buymeacoffee.com/horizonmedicaleducationThank you