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" Cutaneous manifestations of the ebola virus "
Blattner, Collin M; Mortazie, Michael B.; Murase, Jenny E
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AL
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Record Number
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923817
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LA7429f9vf
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Language of Document
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English
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Main Entry
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Blattner, Collin M; Mortazie, Michael B.; Murase, Jenny E
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Title & Author
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Cutaneous manifestations of the ebola virus [Article]\ Blattner, Collin M; Mortazie, Michael B.; Murase, Jenny E
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Title of Periodical
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Dermatology Online Journal
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21/3
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Date
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2015
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Abstract
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The current Ebola outbreak has drawn attention to the virus in the medical community. Zaire ebolavirus, more commonly known as ‘the Ebola virus,’ is a level 4-security agent in the Filoviridae family. The main cutaneous finding of Ebola is a nonspecific maculopapular rash that appears between day four and six of disease. Patients have “ghost-like” features, and the rash initially presents on the upper arms, flexor forearms, and upper legs, sometimes in a centripetal fashion. Skin biopsy, immunohistochemistry, ELISA, and electron microscopy can help provide early diagnosis and conceivably prevent spread if proper precautionary measures are in place.
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