Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever (Ebola HF) (cont.)
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 What challenges remain for the control and prevention of Ebola hemorrhagic fever?Scientists and researchers are faced with the challenges of developing additional diagnostic tools to assist in early diagnosis of Ebola HF and conducting ecological investigations of Ebola virus and its possible reservoir. In addition, one of the research goals is to monitor suspected areas to determine the incidence of the disease. More extensive knowledge of the natural reservoir of Ebola virus and how the virus is spread must be acquired to prevent future outbreaks effectively. SOURCE: Reviewed on 7/31/2012 Patient CommentsViewers share their comments
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