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- The Ebola virus disease epidemic in West Africa started in Guinea in early 2014, with concerns about ongoing transmission due to sexual contact and unknown pathways.
- On March 17, 2016, the World Health Organization confirmed two new cases of Ebola in Guinea, marking the first reemergence since the outbreak was declared over in December 2015.
- The prefecture of Forécariah in Guinea had a significant impact during the 2015 outbreak, with 159 cases per 100,000 people, while malaria remained a major health issue, affecting 44% of young children in a 2012 survey.
Article Abstract
The Ebola virus disease (Ebola) epidemic in West Africa began in Guinea in early 2014. The reemergence of Ebola and risk of ongoing, undetected transmission continues because of the potential for sexual transmission and other as yet unknown transmission pathways. On March 17, 2016, two new cases of Ebola in Guinea were confirmed by the World Health Organization. This reemergence of Ebola in Guinea is the first since the original outbreak in the country was declared over on December 29, 2015. The prefecture of Forécariah, in western Guinea, was considerably affected by Ebola in 2015, with an incidence rate of 159 cases per 100,000 persons. Guinea also has a high prevalence of malaria; in a nationwide 2012 survey, malaria prevalence was reported to be 44% among healthy children aged ≤5 years. Malaria is an important reason for seeking health care; during 2014, 34% of outpatient consultations were related to malaria.
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