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Experimental drugs and vaccines poised to take on Ebola

Endgame for outbreak in West Africa might hinge on treatments still under development

EBOLA IN WEST AFRICA  The public health response to Ebola has centered on a “hot spot” where three counties meet. 

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By Nathan Seppa

- More than 2 years ago

As the Ebola virus outbreak continues to run amok in West Africa, scientists are looking ahead to the possibly pivotal use of experimental drugs and vaccines against the disease.