Table 1.
Definition of a suspected case of EVD used for HF-based ACF during the 2018 Equateur EVD outbreak
| Definition of a suspected case of EVD | |
|---|---|
| 1. Any unexplained death | |
| 2. Any unexplained bleeding | |
| 3. Any spontaneous abortion | |
| 4. Fever > 38 °C and contact with a probable or confirmed case of EVD | |
| 5. Fever > 38 °C and contact with a sick or dead animal | |
| 6. Fever > 38 °C and ≥ 3 of the following symptoms: | Vomiting |
| Diarrhea | |
| Intense fatigue | |
| Anorexia/lack of appetite | |
| Abdominal pain | |
| Muscle or joint pain | |
| Headache | |
| Difficulty in swallowing | |
| Difficulty in breathing | |
| Skin rash | |
| Hiccups | |
A person meeting any of the numbers 1–6 would meet the suspected case definition