Emerging Infectious Diseases
Volume 22, Number 2—February 2016
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/

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Expedited Ahead-of-Print Articles
Detection of Zika Virus in Semen
B. Atkinson et al.
May 2016

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Perspective
Ebola and Its Control in Liberia, 2014–2015 PDF Version [PDF – 525 KB – 9 pages]
T. G. Nyenswah et al.
Abstract
The severe epidemic of Ebola virus disease in Liberia started in March 2014. On May 9, 2015, the World Health Organization declared Liberia free of Ebola, 42 days after safe burial of the last known case-patient. However, another 6 cases occurred during June–July; on September 3, 2015, the country was again declared free of Ebola. Liberia had by then reported 10,672 cases of Ebola and 4,808 deaths, 37.0% and 42.6%, respectively, of the 28,103 cases and 11,290 deaths reported from the 3 countries that were heavily affected at that time. Essential components of the response included government leadership and sense of urgency, coordinated international assistance, sound technical work, flexibility guided by epidemiologic data, transparency and effective communication, and efforts by communities themselves. Priorities after the epidemic include surveillance in case of resurgence, restoration of health services, infection control in healthcare settings, and strengthening of basic public health systems.

Synopses
Epidemiology of Epidemic Ebola Virus Disease in Conakry and Surrounding Prefectures, Guinea, 2014–2015 PDF Version [PDF – 524 KB – 6 pages]
A. Rico et al.

Hospital Preparations for Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Patients and Experience Gained from Admission of an Ebola Patient PDF Version [PDF – 1.01 MB – 8 pages]
J. Haverkort et al.

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Research
Feasibility of Xpert Ebola Assay in Médecins Sans Frontières Ebola Program, Guinea PDF Version [PDF – 564 KB – 7 pages]
R. Van den Bergh et al.

Prognostic Indicators for Ebola Patient Survival PDF Version [PDF – 578 KB – 7 pages]
S. J. Crowe et al.