We recently shaken by the outbreak of ebola firus in African countries, many casualties were caused by the Ebola virus. development and transmission of Ebola virus as very fast. transmission can occur in several ways intermediary for example:blood, saliva, urine, and stool. People who are already infected with the Ebola virus must be on guard and be given the best treatment while those who are undertaking treatment must use good handling procedures and the use of appropriate tools.
The Ebola virus belongs to the viral family Filoviridae. Scientists also call
it (Filovirus). These virus types
cause hemorrhagic fever or profuse bleeding inside and outside the body
accompanied by a very high fever. Ebola can be further divided into subtypes
that are named for the location they were identified. These include:
- Reston
- Taï Fores
- Zaire
- Sudan
- Bundibugyo
The virus is known as a “zoonotic” virus because it’s
transmitted to humans from animals. Humans can also transfer the virus to each
other. Other animals known to transmit the virus include:- chimpanzees
- forest antelopes
- monkeys
- porcupines
- gorillas
What
Are the Symptoms of Ebola?
Ebola symptoms can take as long as three weeks to appear.
Disease symptoms include:
- fever
- muscle pain
- diarrhea
- unexplained bleeding or bruising
- vomiting
- stomach pain
- headache
