Infectious Diseases

Is the U.S. ready for Ebola? JAMA Network authors comment

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A new Viewpoint in JAMA looks at how the United States has handled Ebola screening, prevention and treatment thus far and touches on how best to control the international spread of the virus.

The JAMA Viewpoint covers management of the Dallas Ebola cases, health system preparedness, isolation and quarantine, public health emergencies, international travel screening, and risk reduction.

A second Viewpoint piece, published in JAMA Pediatrics, examines what health care professionals need to know about Ebola when working with children. The article looks at transmission of Ebola to children, manifestations of the virus in children and specific considerations for pediatric professionals.

Looking for additional expert information about Ebola? Get the facts from credible sources via the AMA’s Ebola Resource Center. 

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