[PDF][PDF] Lethal experimental infection of rhesus monkeys with Ebola-Zaire (Mayinga) virus by the oral and conjunctival route of exposure

NK Jaax, KJ Davis, TJ Geisbert, P Vogel… - Archives of Pathology …, 1996 - researchgate.net
Nancy K. Jaax, DVM; Kelly J. Davis, DVM; Thomas J. Geisbert; Peter Vogel, DVM; Gerald P
Jaax, DVM; Michael Toppe; DVM; Peter B. Jahrling, PhD e Objective.–The source of
infection or mode of trans-mission of Ebola virus to human index cases of Ebola fever has
not been established. Field observations in outbreaks of Ebola fever indicate that secondary
transmission of Ebola virus is linked to improper needle hygiene, direct contact with infected
tissue or fluid samples, and close contact with infected patients. While it is presumed that the …