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  • Learn about the evolving Ebola epidemic and its various aspects including disease prevention, management and treatment, response to the epidemic, ethical considerations, and the post-Ebola global health landscape.

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Introduction to Ebola

Introduction to Ebola

The State of Global Health Pre-Ebola, Part 1

The State of Global Health Pre-Ebola, Part 2

Epidemiology & Virology of Ebola, Part 1

Epidemiology & Virology of Ebola, Part 2

Ecology and the Emergence of Ebola and Other Tropical Forest-Associated Zoonosis

OPTIONAL: Why Send an Army to Fight a Virus?

Instructor Bios

How to Use Discussion Forums

Readings & Resources

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Quiz 1

Patient Care of Persons with Ebola Virus Disease

Treating Patients with Ebola Infection in the U.S.: Lessons Learned

Nursing Perspectives on Treating Patients with Ebola

Training on the Use of Personal Protective Equipment

Lessons Learned, Part 1

Lessons Learned, Part 2

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Quiz 2

Prevention, Treatment, and Response

Treatment Options: Therapeutics for Ebola

Ebola Vaccines

Convalescent Serum

International Response

CDC Response to Ebola Epidemic

Community Response

Media Response

OPTIONAL: Emily Veltus

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Quiz 3

Laboratory Issues

Emory Unit Laboratory: Persons Under Investigation

Emory Unit Laboratory: Persons with Confirmed EVD

Laboratory Testing, Pathogenesis, and Pathology, Part 1

Laboratory Testing, Pathogenesis, and Pathology, Part 2

Exploring The Immune Response to Ebola: Implications for Future Therapeutics and Vaccines

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Quiz 4

Managing Potential and Diagnosed Ebola Patients

Diagnosis and Evaluation

Transportation of Persons with Ebola

Quarantine Policies

Ebola and Human Rights

Legal Aspects of Ebola Response in the U.S., Part 1

Legal Aspects of Ebola Response in the U.S., Part 2

Ebola, Democracy, Human Rights, and Public Health

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Quiz 5

How Ebola is Changing Global Health

Building Resilient Health Systems

Confronting Ebola with Limited Resources: Experience of a Nursing Student in Liberia

Lessons Learned for Global Health, Part 1

Lessons Learned for Global Health, Part 2

Epilogue

Readings & Resources

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