| Literature DB >> 26129757 |
Gustavo E Velásquez1, Omowunmi Aibana2, Emilia J Ling3, Ibrahim Diakite4, Eric Q Mooring5, Megan B Murray6.
Abstract
We systematically reviewed the literature to estimate the incubation and latent periods of Ebola virus disease. We found limited epidemiological data from individuals with discrete 1-day exposures. Available data suggest that the incubation and latent periods may differ, and mathematical models may be improved by distinguishing between the two periods.Entities:
Keywords: Ebola; incubation period; latent period; systematic review; transmission
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Year: 2015 PMID: 26129757 PMCID: PMC4560911 DOI: 10.1093/cid/civ531
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Infect Dis ISSN: 1058-4838 Impact factor: 9.079