U.S. Survivors of Ebola: What became of them?
December 18th, 2015Post-Ebola Signs and Symptoms in U.S. Survivors
N Engl J Med 2015; 373:2484-2486
December 17, 2015
DOI: 10.1056/NEJMc1506576
“…..All survivors reported having had at least one symptom during the recovery period. These symptoms ranged from mild (e.g., alopecia) to more severe complications requiring rehospitalization or treatment.
The most frequently reported symptoms were lethargy or fatigue, arthralgia, and alopecia…….
Three quarters of survivors returned to normal daily activities within 8 weeks after discharge.
Five patients (63%) reported having ocular symptoms, including pain, discomfort, or blurriness; of these patients, four underwent ophthalmologic evaluation, and two were treated for unilateral uveitis that was diagnosed from 2 weeks to 8 weeks after hospital discharge.
Six patients (75%) reported having psychological or cognitive symptoms, including short-term memory loss, insomnia, and depression or anxiety.
Three patients (38%) reported having paresthesia or dysesthesia, and
one received treatment for peripheral neuropathy.
Two patients (25%) were rehospitalized briefly for non–EVD-related febrile illness….”