Abstract

ROLE OF PHARMACISTS IN EBOLA VIRUS DISEASE MANAGEMENT: AN OVERVIEW

Swapnil S. Khairnar*, Abhishek Kumar Singh, Sheetal B. Gondkar, Avinash B. Darekar, Ravindranath B. Saudagar

Abstract

Ebola virus disease or Ebola virus infections or Ebola hemorrhagic fever is a severe, often fatal illness, with a death rate of up to 90%. The illness affects humans and non-human primates (monkeys, gorillas, and chimpanzees). Ebola hemorrhagic fever is caused by infection with a virus of the family Filoviridae, genus Ebolavirus. There are five identified subtypes of Ebola virus. The virus spreads person-to-person through contact with bodily fluids, such as blood or secretions, according to World Health Organization, Symptoms include fever, muscle pain and headache, followed by vomiting, diarrhea, rash and, in some cases, internal and external bleeding, severely ill patients require intensive supportive care. No licensed specific treatment or vaccine is available for use in people or animals. In this, article information about the Ebola virus, its transmission, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, some preventive and control measures are discussed.

Keywords: Ebola Virus Disease, Ebola Virus Infection, Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever, World Health Organization.