Beyond survival: unraveling the dynamics of Ebola virus resurgence in Sub-Saharan Africa and the remarkable journey of survivors
Eric Asare Fenteng,
Paul Poku Sampene Ossei,
William Gilbert Ayibor
et al.
Abstract:Ebola virus disease (EVD) remains a significant public health threat, with sporadic outbreaks occurring in Sub-Saharan Africa. Survivors of EVD may experience various post-infection symptoms, collectively known as post-Ebola virus syndrome (PES), which include chronic arthralgia, uveitis, headache, and psychosocial stressors. In this review, we discuss the persistence of Ebola virus in survivors and its possible role in the reemergence of current outbreaks. We highlight that waning immunity of survivors enhanc… Show more
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