Despite Ebola’s discovery nearly 40 years ago, little is known about the long- term health effects of the disease for survivors.

The most recent outbreak in West Africa is the largest to date, with more than 14,098 reported cases since March, including 5,160 deaths, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate the mortality rate for the current outbreak has been 71 percent overall.

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