Study of 28 Ebola cases since 1976 finds low risk of global spread
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A study analyzing Ebola disease cases since 1976 found only 28 confirmed cases outside Africa (25 primary imported, 3 secondary). The research indicates that the risk of intercontinental spread of undetected Ebola virus during outbreaks is low, and border and travel policies have limited impact on preventing exportation.
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· 3 pulledSince 1976, the authors identified 28 confirmed Ebola disease cases outside Africa: 25 primary imported cases and three secondary cases infected by another patient in the United States (US) or Europe.
Based on a total of 28 identified Ebola disease cases outside Africa since 1976, the risk of case exportations is low.
What is the risk of intercontinental spread of undetected Ebola virus during an ongoing disease outbreak and the impact of border and travel policies?
What is the risk of intercontinental spread of undetected Ebola virus during an ongoing disease outbreak and the impact of border and travel policies? Based on a total of 28 identified Ebola disease cases outside Africa since 1976, the risk of case export
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