Characterizing Musculoskeletal Sequelae in Ebola Virus Survivors During the 7 Years Since Hospital Discharge in Eastern Sierra Leone - Takeaways - MDSpire

Characterizing Musculoskeletal Sequelae in Ebola Virus Survivors During the 7 Years Since Hospital Discharge in Eastern Sierra Leone

  • By

  • Anna C Sanford

  • Nell G Bond

  • Emily J Engel

  • Foday Alhasan

  • Michael Gbakie

  • Fatima Kamara

  • Lansana Kanneh

  • Ibrahim Mustapha

  • Mohamed Yillah

  • Donald Grant

  • Robert Samuels

  • John S Schieffelin

  • March 8, 2025

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    Ebola virus disease survivors experience musculoskeletal sequelae, with joint pain and tenderness being the most common complaints.

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    Sequelae generally decrease over time, but fluctuations in symptoms were observed, particularly among younger survivors aged 15-40.

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    At enrollment, 38.4% of survivors reported joint pain, and 23.8% reported muscle pain, with significant differences compared to household contacts.

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    Survivors with a shorter time from discharge to first visit were more likely to present with musculoskeletal signs or symptoms.

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    The study highlights the need for longitudinal research to better understand and manage post-Ebola syndrome in survivors.

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Characterizing Musculoskeletal Sequelae in Ebola Virus Survivors During the 7 Years Since Hospital Discharge in Eastern Sierra Leone

  • by Anna C Sanford, Nell G Bond, Emily J Engel, Foday Alhasan, Michael Gbakie, Fatima Kamara, Lansana Kanneh, Ibrahim Mustapha, Mohamed Yillah, Donald Grant, Robert Samuels, John S Schieffelin

  • March 8, 2025

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