Work

Time From Infection to Disease and Infectiousness for Ebola Virus Disease, a Systematic Review

Year: 2015

Type: review

Abstract: We systematically reviewed the literature to estimate the incubation and latent periods of Ebola virus disease. We found limited epidemiological data from individuals with discrete 1-day exposures. Available data suggest that the incubation and latent periods may differ, and mathematical models may be improved by distinguishing between the two periods.

Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1093/cid/civ531

Authors: Gustavo E. Velásquez, Omowunmi Aibana, Emilia J. Ling, Ibrahim Diakite, Eric Q. Mooring, Megan B. Murray

Institutions: Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Miriam Hospital, Harvard 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: bronze

Funders: National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases