Tratamientos experimentales contra el virus Ébola Zaire
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Although neither a vaccine nor an effective antiviral treatment is currently
available for use in humans, the fundamental knowledge and experimental findings
already achieved, generate cautious optimism about the translation of these
findings into clinical practice for prevention and treatment of Ebola hemorrhagic
fever. However, it seems quite obvious that an effective progress will require
public financial support.
11. AGRADECIMIENTOS
La autora desea expresar su agradecimiento al Dr. J. C. Menéndez por la
elaboración de algunas de las figuras.
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