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Murine models of Ebola virus disease (EVD) are widely used in research to study the pathogenesis, transmission, and treatment of the disease. Here's an overview:

Why use mice?

Mice are a popular choice for modeling human diseases because they are:

  1. Easy to breed and maintain in large numbers
  2. Genetically similar to humans, making them a good surrogate for studying human diseases
  3. Inexpensive compared to other animal models
  4. Can be infected with a variety of pathogens, including Ebola virus

Types of murine models

There are several types of murine models used to study EVD:

  1. Intraperitoneal (IP) infection: Mice are infected with Ebola virus through an injection into the abdominal cavity.
  2. Intranasal (IN) infection: Mice are infected with Ebola virus through an injection into the nose.
  3. Subcutaneous (SC) infection: Mice are infected with Ebola virus through an injection under the skin.
  4. Oral infection: Mice are infected with Ebola virus through ingestion of the virus.

Strains of Ebola virus used in murine models

Several strains of Ebola virus are used in murine models, including:

  1. Zaire ebolavirus (EBOV): The most commonly used strain, responsible for the largest outbreaks in Africa.
  2. Sudan ebolavirus (SUDV): Another commonly used strain, responsible for outbreaks in Africa.
  3. Bundibugyo ebolavirus (BDBV): A less commonly used strain, responsible for outbreaks in Africa.

Advantages and limitations of murine models

Advantages:

  1. Cost-effective: Mice are relatively inexpensive compared to other animal models.
  2. Easy to breed and maintain: Mice are easy to breed and maintain in large numbers.
  3. Quick turnaround: Mice can be infected and euthanized quickly, allowing for rapid testing of treatments and vaccines.

Limitations:

  1. Species-specific differences: Mice may not accurately model human disease, as they have different immune responses and physiology.
  2. Limited duration of infection: Mice typically die within 7-10 days of infection, which may not accurately model the longer duration of human disease.
  3. Limited availability of reagents: Some reagents, such as antibodies and vaccines, may not be available for use in mice.

Webmail and Ebola research

Webmail is not directly related to Ebola research, as it is a system for sending and receiving emails over the internet. However, researchers may use webmail to communicate with each other, share data, and collaborate on projects related to Ebola research.

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