Epidemiological Update, Ebola virus disease (EVD), implications of introduction in the Americas (13 August 2014)

Abstract

Ebola virus disease (EVD), formerly known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever), is a severe, often fatal illness, with a case fatality rate of up to 90%. There are no licensed specific treatments or vaccine available for use in people or animals.

La EVE (anteriormente conocida como fiebre hemorrágica del Ébola) es una enfermedad grave, con una tasa de letalidad de hasta un 90%. No existe un tratamiento específico aprobado, ni vacuna con licencia disponible para el uso en seres humanos o animales.