Ebola
Description
Ebola, Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is a caused by a species of the ebola virus, of which there are 5. It afflicts both humans and
primates. it was first discovered in 1976 near the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Research indicates that the virus is
animal-borne.
Symptoms
can appear about an average of 8-10 days after exposure.
Can include:
1. Fever
2. Severe Headaches
3. Diarrhea and Hemorrhaging
4. Muscle pain and weakness
5. Vomiting
Causes
Spread through direct contact, by contact with:
1. Blood/ Body fluids
2. Objects contaminated with Ebola
3. Infected animals
Treatment
No definitive cure, symptoms treated as they appear through administering IV fluids, and maintaining healthy oxygen levels and blood pressure.
recovery is entirely dependent on the quality of care and the strength of the immune system.
Ebola can remain in the body even after recovery
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