Ebola
Ebola
Ebola (pronounced /ɪˈboʊlə/), also known as Ebola virus disease (EVD) or Ebola hemorrhagic fever (EHF), is a viral illness of humans and other primates caused by ebolaviruses.
Etymology
The name "Ebola" comes from the geographical location of the Ebola River in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the virus was first identified in 1976.
Symptoms
Symptoms of Ebola typically include: fever, sore throat, muscular pain, and headaches. Vomiting, diarrhea and rash usually follow, along with decreased function of the liver and kidneys. At this time, some people begin to bleed both internally and externally.
Transmission
Ebola is transmitted through direct contact with blood or bodily fluids of a person who is sick with or has died from Ebola. It can also be spread through contact with objects contaminated with bodily fluids of a sick person or with infected animals.
Treatment
There is no proven treatment available for EVD. However, a range of potential treatments including blood products, immune therapies and drug therapies are currently being evaluated.
Prevention
Prevention includes decreasing the spread of disease from infected animals to humans. This may be done by checking such animals for infection and killing and properly disposing of the bodies if the disease is discovered.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ebola
- Wikipedia's article - Ebola
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