The Forgotten Ebola Survivors Of Sierra Leone
The West African country has about 4,000 Ebola survivors. They still face physical and mental issues. And as Ebola has faded from the news, government support has dwindled.
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From Joint Aches To Insomnia, Ebola's Effects Linger In Survivors
Ebola's physical legacy doesn't end when a patient leaves the hospital. A follow-up of the small group of patients treated in the U.S. finds many experienced various symptoms for months.
So It Turns Out There's A Lot We Don't Know About Ebola
New data on survivors shows a range of health problems, from loss of vision to arthritis. It's making researchers realize they need to learn more about how the virus affects the human body.
How Long Can Ebola Linger In The Semen Of Male Survivors?
New research finds that the virus can be present far longer than expected — and that there could be a continuing risk of transmission through sexual contact.
Virus Sleuths Chip Away At Ebola Mysteries
Big questions have bedeviled virus hunters for 38 years: Why do people differ in their response to Ebola? Is it becoming more or less dangerous? There's now more evidence about who gets sick and why.
Emory Hospital Shares Lessons Learned On Ebola Care
The same Atlanta hospital that treated the first U.S. Ebola patient in August discharged its fourth patient Tuesday. All survived. Patients in isolation need extra emotional support, the team says.
The Ebola Survivors Who Can't Go Home
They beat the deadly virus, but transportation back home is hard to come by. So they're living in an abandoned hospital ward, hoping someday to resume the life they had before Ebola struck.