Ebola Virus Is Said To Spread Rapidly In West Africa

From the time it was discovered in March this year, the number of cases reported as a result of Ebola in West African nations in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea stands at 1,201, plus 672. Two doctors from the U.S got infected by a virus while trying to stop it from spreading.

Symptoms of Ebola

Early symptoms include intense weakness, fever, headache, muscle pain and sore throat. Later one may start to experience diarrhea, vomiting, impaired kidney and liver function and rashes. Reports from WHO say that occasionally, one may have internal and external bleeding. Health officials say that the symptoms appear 8-10 days after infection. 

How the virus spreads

The virus is spread from wild animals to humans, which later spreads from human to human through contact with body fluids, or with blood of an infected person. Exposure to objects such as contaminated needles can also spread the virus.

WHO declares that people at risk include family members, health workers or anyone in contact with the sick person.

What is the treatment?

At the moment, there is no vaccine. CDC says that the treatment consists of “supportive therapy”only.

How deadly is Ebola?

In the previous outbreaks, up to 90% of humans who contracted the virus have died. WHO reports say that Ebola is one of the world’s most virulent diseases.

How can Ebola be prevented?

Safety measures according to WHO is to quarantine the infected animals and bury or burn the carcasses. The natural host for Ebola is not known yet.

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