Title: Centre for Health Protection - Ebola Virus Disease
Headings: Health Topics
Health Topics
Ebola Virus Disease
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Causative agent
Clinical features
Mode of transmission
Incubation period
Management
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Content: Patients are frequently dehydrated and require oral or intravenous rehydration. Healthcare workers should put on personal protective equipment and adopt strict infection control measures when caring for suspected patients. Prevention
There is currently no registered vaccine for EVD in Hong Kong. An Ebola vaccine, called rVSV-ZEBOV, was shown to be highly protective against the deadly virus in a major trial led by WHO in Guinea in 2015. To prevent the infection, it is important for travellers who go to affected areas to observe the following: Perform hand hygiene frequently, especially before and after touching the mouth, nose or eyes; before eating; after using the toilet, after touching public installations such as handrails or door knobs; or when hands are contaminated by respiratory secretion after coughing or sneezing. Wash hands with liquid soap and water, and rub for at least 20 seconds.