Ebola Epidemic Research Paper

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The recent Ebola epidemic (2014-2015) in Western Africa, primarily Guinea, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Liberia, has infected and killed doctors , paramedical staff and people more than any other outbreak in the history of this virus. During the previous years , research papers were published that will lead to practice change , address challenges at the bedside, prevention during contact in the outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and introduction of new care strategies. Care challenges of doctors, paramedical staff and general population are include ethical considerations in the light of the Ebola epidemic prevention , understanding of the institution strategies to protect

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