Ebola virus disease: review and implications for dentistry in Ireland.
J Ir Dent Assoc
; 61(3): 141-3, 2015.
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ABSTRACT
UNLABELLED The current Ebola outbreak in West Africa is a global health emergency with implications for all healthcare professionals. This article will review the clinical features, transmission and oral manifestations of Ebola virus infection, and discuss the implications of the current outbreak for dental practices in Ireland. Guidance for managing suspected cases and contacts is also provided. CONCLUSIONS:
Although Ebola is an alarming disease with a very high mortality rate, it is extremely unlikely that the dental team will encounter a new presentation of Ebola or that it will pose a significant transmission risk. The dental team should be aware of the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) Algorithm for Ebola Virus Disease Risk Assessment, and it should be followed as necessary. It is advised to defer dental treatment for 21 days after possible exposure to the Ebola virus.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Atención Odontológica
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Fiebre Hemorrágica Ebola
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Africa
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Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Ir Dent Assoc
Año:
2015
Tipo del documento:
Article