Ebola virus disease
Ebola Virus Disease
Ebola virus disease (IPA: /ɪˈboʊlə/), also known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever or simply Ebola, is a viral disease caused by the Ebola virus. It is a severe, often fatal illness in humans.
Etymology
The disease is named after the Ebola River, where the first recognized outbreak of the disease occurred. The name of the river itself is derived from the Lingala language, meaning "Black River".
Symptoms
The symptoms of Ebola virus disease include fever, severe headache, muscle pain, weakness, fatigue, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and unexplained hemorrhage (bleeding or bruising). Symptoms may appear anywhere from 2 to 21 days after contact with the virus, with an average of 8 to 10 days.
Transmission
Ebola is transmitted through direct contact with the blood, secretions, organs or other bodily fluids of infected people, and with surfaces and materials (e.g. bedding, clothing) contaminated with these fluids.
Prevention and Control
Prevention includes measures to avoid contact with blood and body fluids, and items that may have come in contact with an infected person’s blood or body fluids. Control measures include isolating infected individuals and following infection prevention and control measures.
Treatment
There is no proven treatment available for Ebola virus disease. However, a range of potential treatments including blood products, immune therapies and drug therapies are currently being evaluated.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ebola virus disease
- Wikipedia's article - Ebola virus disease
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