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Ebola-like Viruses

Medical Definition: A genus in the family FILOVIRIDAE consisting of several distinct species of Ebola virus, each containing separate strains. These viruses cause outbreaks of a contagious, hemorrhagic disease (HEMORRHAGIC FEVER, EBOLA) in humans, usually with high mortality.
Guide Notes: infection = HEMORRHAGIC FEVER, EBOLA
Also Called: Ebola Virus, Cote d'Ivoire,Ebola Virus, Reston,Ebola Virus, Sudan,Ebola Virus, Zaire

Ebola-like Viruses Medical Definitions and Terms

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