Toward an Effective Ebola Virus Vaccine.

Authors

• Rohan Keshwara
• Reed F Johnson
• Matthias J Schnell

Publication/Presentation Date

1-14-2017

Abstract

Long-term control of viral outbreaks requires the use of vaccines to impart acquired resistance and ensuing protection. In the wake of an epidemic, established immunity against a particular disease can limit spread and significantly decrease mortality. Creation of a safe and efficacious vaccine against Ebola virus (EBOV) has proven elusive so far, but various inventive strategies are now being employed to counteract the threat of outbreaks caused by EBOV and related filoviruses. Here, we present a current overview of progress in the field of Ebola virus vaccine development.

Volume

68

First Page

371

Last Page

386

ISSN

1545-326X

Published In/Presented At

Keshwara, R., Johnson, R. F., & Schnell, M. J. (2017). Toward an Effective Ebola Virus Vaccine. Annual review of medicine, 68, 371–386. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-med-051215-030919

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

27686015

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article