Healthcare Provider Guidance for Cases of Ebola Virus Disease

Immediate steps and resources for healthcare providers who suspect a case of Ebola virus disease.

Immediate Steps to Take

• Immediately isolate suspected patients.
• Obtain recent travel history for patients with compatible symptoms.
• Notify MSDH immediately: call 601‑576‑7725 during business hours or 601‑576‑7400 after hours, weekends, and holidays.

Clinical Guidance and Protection

• Clinical Guidance for Ebola Disease
• Recommended PPE and standard, contact, and droplet precautions

Specimen Submission

Follow CDC guidance for specimen collection and transport in coordination with MSDH.

• Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Specimen Collection
• Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Clinical Specimen Packaging and Shipping

More Information

• Healthcare provider resources from the CDC