title: The Ebola virus epidemic: Preparation, not panic.
abstract: The largest-ever outbreak and first epidemic of Ebola virus disease is affecting several West African countries. Early symptoms of Ebola can mimic those of other tropical diseases. In a world of rapid global travel, physician assistants need to be capable of identifying patients at greatest risk for developing Ebola. Clinicians also should be familiar with associated symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment considerations.
authors.affiliation: Roy A. Borchardt practices in the Department of Infectious Diseases, Infection Control and Employee Health, at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. He is the department editor of Special Topics. The author has disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
authors.forename: Roy A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Borchardt
mesh_terms: D000354:Africa, Western / Q000453:epidemiology; D058872:Epidemics; D019142:Hemorrhagic Fever, Ebola / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy / Q000821:virology; D006801:Humans; D063189:Symptom Assessment