Ebola: The Deadly Viral Infection Should Hindustan Be Prepared?
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 9
Abstract
Ebola viruses are one of the most deadliest group of viruses known to mankind. With case fatality rate of more than 90% it’s among 30 viruses which causes viral hemorrhagic fever syndrome. Endemic among sub African region, this local terrorist infection plans to become global threat. India being the major player in Afro-Asian economies, there is exchange of human resources which increases the probability of getting infected and spread of infection. Therefore it is essential for us to be prepared, after all forewarned is forearmed. We are writing this article to sensitize the healthcare workers from ward boys to specialist consultants about Ebola virus and to incorporate history of travel in our medical notes very effectively and refer the Ebola suspected patients to specialized units to prevent a catastrophic outcome in India!!!
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Inder Maurya
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