Core Minimal Datasets to Advance Clinical Research for Priority Epidemic Diseases

Clin Infect Dis. 2020 Feb 3;70(4):696-697. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciz760.

Abstract

The Ebola virus disease outbreak in west Africa has prompted significant progress in responding to the clinical needs of patients affected by emerging infectious disease outbreaks. Among the noteworthy successes of vaccine trials, and the commendable efforts to implement clinical treatment trials during Ebola outbreaks, we should also focus on strengthening the collection and curation of epidemiological and observational data that can improve the conception and design of clinical research.

Keywords: Ebola virus disease; emerging infection; epidemic; pandemic.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Africa, Western / epidemiology
  • Disease Outbreaks / prevention & control
  • Epidemics*
  • Hemorrhagic Fever, Ebola* / epidemiology
  • Hemorrhagic Fever, Ebola* / prevention & control
  • Humans