Acute Communicable Disease Control

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County of Los Angeles
Department of Public Health
Acute Communicable Disease Control
313 N. Figueroa Street, #212
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (213) 240-7941
Fax: (213) 482-4856
Email:acdc2@ph.lacounty.gov

Ebola Virus Disease and Marburg Virus Disease

Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) are two among numerous Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers. They are severe, often fatal diseases in humans and nonhuman primates (such as monkeys, gorillas, and chimpanzees). EVD and MVD can spread from person-to-person through direct contact with the bodily fluids (i.e. blood or secretions) of an infected person or exposure to objects (such as needles) that have been contaminated with infected bodily fluids. EVD or MVD are not respiratory diseases like the flu or COVID-19, and not transmitted through the air. Individuals who are not symptomatic are not contagious.

For evaluation or questions about possible cases, contact:
Acute Communicable Disease Control Program
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm: 213-240-7941
After Hours: 213-974-1234 ask for physician on call (AOD)

News and Updates

CDC Health Advisory: First Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak in the Republic of Rwanda PDF | Web/Mobile (10-3-24)
LAC DPH Guidance for Organizations who send Healthcare Volunteers and Those Working in Areas with Viral Hemorrhagic Fever (VHF) Outbreaks (10-4-24)
Viral Hemorrhagic Fever (VHF) Early Identification and Prevention (5-8-23)

Information for Clinicians and Healthcare Professionals
Ebola and Marburg Clinical Information and Management

Infection Control for Known or Suspected Ebola

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Ebola Special Studies Report 2015

Monitoring West African Travelers for Ebola Virus Disease in Los Angeles County: A Complete Review/a>

Ebola and Marburg
Frequently Asked Questions
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