Current trends in the management of Ebola virus disease-an updated systematic review

Publication date: August 2016 Source:Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, Volume 6, Issue 8 Author(s): Palanisamy Sivanandy, Shim Hui Sin, Ong Yee Ching, Dayalini Rajasekar, Gan Sau Woon, Hii Hieng Chiew, Charisse Ng Ee-Yenn, Khoo Xin Wei, Yeap Wei Leng The Ebola virus created a ripple of fear when its number of cases rose rapidly and drastically in recent years. Ebola infection is transmitted in humans when contact closely with blood, organs or other body fluids of infected animals or secretions. It is often mortal as it affects vascular system of the body, results in organ failure and serious internal bleeding. Hence, this review was aimed to summarize various essential aspects of Ebola virus disease and its management. A systematic review was carried out by collecting various literatures, published research articles, notes and other published date related to Ebola virus disease. Standard supporting care in a hospital setting such as replenishment of fluid and electrolytes, ventilation support, pain control and nutritional support is initiated to the patients to manage the symptoms and prevent any complications of Ebola disease since there are no Food and Drug Administration-approved medications available. In terms of pharmacological drug therapy, favipiravir has been shown to be efficacious and safe in treating the Ebola virus disease. Nevertheless, there are some preventive measures as well to decrease the risk of getting the disease. Further, the review ...
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research