Ebola virus disease: from origin to outbreak

"Ebola Virus Disease: From Origins to Outbreak covers Ebola virus disease in its entirety from its origins through major outbreaks in the past to the present day outbreak. It contains information on the West Saharan response to Ebola as well as highlights from the field in West Africa from Dr. Qureshi and Dr. Chughtai, helping to solve the primary question of what's next and aiding in formulating a path forward. With a growing awareness of the devastating effects of this viral disease and an influx of topical research, this book provides the information the global community of researchers, clinicians and students need to better inform their research and study of Ebola virus disease. Includes perspectives from the 2014-2015 outbreak from the field. Provides a detailed overview of the origins of Ebola virus through present day discoveries. Written with an integrative approach, incorporating scientific research with insights from the field"--Provided by publisher.

Ebola virus: nature's experiment gone wrong -- A personal journey -- Ebola virus: the origins -- Ebola virus disease epidemic in light of other epidemics -- Most recent outbreaks 2014 -- West Saharan response to Ebola virus disease epidemic -- Ebola virus disease in the United States -- Structure and genetics of Ebola virus disease -- Clinical manifestations and laboratory diagnosis of Ebola virus infection -- Ebola virus disease: psychological and social aspects -- Treatment of Ebola virus disease: therapeutic agents -- Ebola virus: natural reservoirs -- Economic and political impact of Ebola virus disease.