Ebolavirus
Ebolavirus
Ebolavirus (pronounced /ˈiːbələˌvaɪrəs/) is a genus of virus in the family Filoviridae and the order Mononegavirales. The genus is named after the Ebola River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where the first species was discovered.
Etymology
The name "Ebolavirus" is derived from the Ebola River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where the first species of this virus was discovered in 1976. The term "virus" comes from the Latin word for poison or venom.
Species
There are five known species of Ebolavirus:
- Zaire ebolavirus (EBOV)
- Sudan ebolavirus (SUDV)
- Reston ebolavirus (RESTV)
- Taï Forest ebolavirus (TAFV)
- Bundibugyo ebolavirus (BDBV)
Each species is named after the location where it was first discovered.
Transmission and Symptoms
Ebolavirus is transmitted to people from wild animals and spreads in the human population through human-to-human transmission. The virus causes Ebola virus disease (EVD), a severe and often fatal illness in humans. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, muscle pain, headache, and sore throat, followed by vomiting, diarrhea, rash, and in some cases, both internal and external bleeding.
Prevention and Control
Prevention and control of Ebolavirus infection involve several strategies, including quarantine, infection control measures, and vaccine administration. The rVSV-ZEBOV vaccine has been shown to be effective in preventing infection.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ebolavirus
- Wikipedia's article - Ebolavirus
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