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rVSV-ZEBOV is the name for the Ebola virus vaccine called Everbo. This is a viral vector mRNA vaccine. It uses the vesicular stomatitis virus to carry the mRNA into the cell where it produces the Ebola virus spike protein. This protein then triggers a ramped up production of antibodies which prevents continued infection by the actual Ebola virus.

Synonyms:
VSV, rVSV-ZEBOV
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