Clinical Management of Ebola Virus Disease Patients

Opinion statement The mainstay of Ebola virus disease (EVD) management is supportive care of complications, and types of interventions used may range from basic oral rehydration and symptom management to critical care with advanced organ support, depending on the resources of the treatment facility. Adequate fluid resuscitation, management of electrolyte and acid-base disturbances, treatment of symptoms, and antimicrobial therapy for possible co-infections are key. There are no specific Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved therapies for treatment of EVD. Several investigational therapies have shown promise in animal models and are currently being evaluated in clinical trials.
Source: Current Treatment Options in Infectious Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research