CDC Guidance on Ebola Virus (EVD): 2014 EditionThis guidance provides guidelines for handling inquiries and responding to patients with suspected Ebola symptoms; explanation of signs and symptoms of Ebola; prevention and diagnosis of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). |
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