Some measures: "Supportive care" is the best treatment. Basically treat the symptoms as they appear with; -Intravenous fluids (IV) and electrolytes -Maintaining oxygen status and blood pressure [Symptoms=vomiting, diarrhea, rash, impaired kidney and liver function, and in some cases bleeding] Some experimental immune and drug therapies have been administered to Westerners that contracted the virus.
Answered 9/24/2014
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Currently nothing: There are some promising leads which will take a while to perfect. A number of pharmaceutical houses and scientists are studying this and there is signficant reward for the best solution. Anti-ebola measures were not considered important until the current epidemic.
Answered 11/11/2014
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No Cure.: Currently there is not a cure for Ebola virus. The patient may be hospitalized, placed in isolation & provided intensive care measures such as: oxygen, medication to maintain blood pressure, blood transfusions (platelets or fresh blood), intravenous fluids & electrolytes & treatment of co-existing infections. Zmapp is a biopharmacuetical drug that is being used experimentally for Ebola.
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