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Doctor Who Survived Ebola Nearly Lost His Vision
By Rachael Rettner published
An American doctor who recovered from Ebola developed serious eye problems months later, as a result of the virus lingering in the eye, according to a new report of the case.
Ebola Virus Lives on Hospital Surfaces for Days
By Rachael Rettner published
The Ebola virus can live on surfaces in hospitals for up to two weeks, a new study suggests.
Ebola Survivors Should Use Condoms Indefinitely, CDC Says
By Rachael Rettner published
The Ebola virus can remain in semen for longer than previously thought, and men who survive the disease should always use a condom during sex, the CDC says.
Ebola Vaccine Starts Testing in Sierra Leone
By Rachael Rettner published
A new Ebola vaccine study starting in Sierra Leone will test the vaccine in thousands of people who are working to fight the epidemic, health officials said today.
How Many Americans Could Get Ebola? Study Provides Estimates
By Rachael Rettner published
The U.S. could have seen more than a dozen Ebola cases monthly during the height of the epidemic last year, according to a new study.
Ebola Death Rates Vary Widely by Age Group
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Young children who get Ebola may be more likely to die from the virus than older children or adults who are infected, according to a new study.
Ebola Cases in West Africa Reach Low for 2015
By Rachael Rettner published
The number of new Ebola cases in West Africa last week was the lowest it has been in 2015, health officials said today.
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