Ebola virus (EBOV) disease is a haemorrhagic fever that can be fatal if left untreated. The 2014 outbreak in West Africa reached historic proportions and spread rapidly beyond Africa, emphasising the lack of ultrasensitive diagnostics as well as efficient drugs against EBOV.
Currently, there are no vaccines or antiviral drugs approved for prevention or treatment of EBOV. As it can be transmitted to humans from infected animals, there is an imminent need for prompt diagnosis and protection strategies in EBOV endemic regions. In addition, better understanding of survival and pathology factors is critical for the design of appropriate countermeasures.
Further details: A new era in Ebola diagnosis and treatment