Ebola virus disease
ICD-10 A98.4 · ICD-11 1D60.0

Bacterial Co-infection in Adults with Mild Ebola Virus Disease

Adults with mild Ebola virus disease who develop a concurrent bacterial co-infection require specific antibiotic management. This protocol addresses that distinct clinical sub-group.

Clinical Scenario

This protocol applies to adult patients with confirmed Ebola virus disease at mild disease severity who present with evidence of a bacterial co-infection. Identifying and treating the bacterial component promptly is a key part of care in this population.

Treatment Approach

Management centres on a short course of oral antibiotic therapy targeting the bacterial co-infection. The complete regimen — including agent selection, schedule, and duration — is available in the full protocol.

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References

Mild disease: PO cefixime 200 mg twice daily for 5 days.

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