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Post-Ebola syndrome refers to a range of long-term health issues that can affect individuals who have survived Ebola infection. These complications can include vision problems, such as uveitis and vision loss, as well as hearing loss and tinnitus. Survivors may also experience persistent headaches, severe muscle and joint pain, and extreme fatigue. In some cases, neurological and musculoskeletal abnormalities can occur, and there may be an increased risk of premature death, sometimes linked to renal failure. Treatment for post-Ebola syndrome primarily focuses on managing these symptoms with pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medications.1

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  1. Ebola
  2. Ebola outbreak of 2014–16

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