The Pathologist featured David A. Schwartz, MD, MS Hyg, FRSM, FCAP, who discussed the challenges of diagnosing Ebola virus disease during outbreaks and the critical role of laboratory testing, surveillance, and preparedness. “Reverse transcription PCR (RT-PCR) remains the gold-standard test for diagnosing acute Ebola virus infection,” said Dr. Schwartz, noting that specialized laboratory infrastructure and strict biosafety protocols are essential for accurate testing.
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