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
People should seek immediate medical
care if they have a fever greater than 101.5 F or any other symptoms associated
with the Ebola virus.
How Is Ebola Diagnosed?
The early symptoms of Ebola can closely mimic other diseases like the flu, malaria and typhoid fever. People who have Ebola should be immediately isolated to protect against further transmissions.Blood tests can identify antibodies or the Ebola virus when people show the first symptoms of what could be Ebola. Blood tests may also reveal low white blood cell counts, low platelet counts, and high liver enzymes.
If a person recovers from Ebola, they also will develop certain antibodies to the disease in their blood that confirm the disease was Ebola. In addition to blood tests, a doctor will also consider the person’s activities and whether they have come in contact with anyone who could have Ebola.
How to Treat of ebola virus?
General medical support is critical and should include replacement of coagulation factors and heparin if disseminated intravascular coagulation develops. Such care must be administered with strict attention to barrier isolation. All body fluids (blood, saliva, urine, and stool) contain infectious virions and should be handled with great care.
Supportive care measures include:
- giving medications to maintain blood pressure
- managing electrolyte balances
- providing intravenous fluids to prevent dehydration
- providing extra oxygen, if needed
- treating co-existing infections and preventing other infections from occurring
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