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Characterizing Musculoskeletal Sequelae in Ebola Virus Survivors During the 7 Years Since Hospital Discharge in Eastern Sierra Leone

Year: 2025

Type: article

Study design: Observational Study

Abstract: Ebola virus disease survivors demonstrated musculoskeletal sequelae during the 7 years since hospital discharge. Reported joint pain and joint tenderness to palpation were the most common sequelae. Sequelae generally decreased over time, but fluctuations were noted. Survivors 15-40 years of age demonstrated the highest rates of sequelae throughout study duration.

Source: Open Forum Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofaf129

Authors: Anna C Sanford, Nell G Bond, Emily J Engel, Foday Alhasan, Michael Gbakie, Fatima Kamara, Lansana Kanneh, Ibrahim Mustapha, Mohamed Yillah, Donald Grant, Robert Samuels, John S Schieffelin

Institution: Tulane University

Language: English

Topic: Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $4,053

Funders: National Institutes of Health, West African Research Association, Boston University, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Awards: The Protective and Pathologic Features of the EVD Survivor Immune System, G4908857924, G5621676343, G9000020611, G9000215684, G9000350060, Tulane StARR Program, G926204840

OpenAlex ID: W4408249359

FWCI: 2.126

Cites: 10

Cited by: 3

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