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Filo Viruses. Hugh B. Fackrell fackrel@Uwindsor.ca Filename: Filovir.ppt. Filoviruses Outline. Structure Classification Multiplication Clinical manifestations Epidemiology Diagnosis Control. Baron’s Web Site. Ebola virus. First photograph 1976. Ebola virus.
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Filo Viruses Hugh B. Fackrell fackrel@Uwindsor.ca Filename: Filovir.ppt
Filoviruses Outline • Structure • Classification • Multiplication • Clinical manifestations • Epidemiology • Diagnosis • Control Baron’s Web Site
Ebola virus First photograph 1976
Filovirus • cause disease in humans due to contact with monkeys. • .......................Ebola virus.......................... • Book “The Hot Zone” • Movie “Outbreak” • First recognized in 1976 - Zaire, Kenya, • ..............Zimbabwe 18% have antibodies CDC Fact sheet
Ebola virus Fever, hemorrhages from multiple sites, diarrhea,vomiting, myalgia, pharyngitis, conjunctivitis, rash. Patient with all symptoms. 90% death rate Marburg virus Lab workers exposed to monkey tissue.7/25 died. Symptoms same as Ebola. The natural reservoir not identified Clinical note:pg. 656 Jensen & Wright Filovirus