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Surviving Ebola: Physical & Psychological Ailments Linger for Many
Sat, 2015-06-20 17:45 — mike kraftLIVE SCIENCE by Rachael Rettner June 19, 2015
Many people who survive an Ebola infection experience appetite loss and joint pain for months after they are declared free of the virus, although nearly half say they feel they've made close to a full recovery, according to a new study of more than 100 survivors of the disease.
But in addition to causing physical symptoms, Ebola often leaves a lasting impact on people's social lives and mental health, with nearly all survivors reporting social rejection and a loss of self-confidence, the study found.
"Our findings highlight the need for continued surveillance among survivors of Ebola virus disease," the researchers, from Donka National Hospital in Guinea, wrote in the June 9 issue of the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases. "In countries where psychiatric and psychological care may be limited, provision of such care may require additional resources and awareness."
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Ebola Virus Disease Survivors Study in Guinea
JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES June 9, 2015
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