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Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), formerly known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is a severe, often fatal illness affecting humans and other primates.

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Ebola virus was first discovered in 1976 near the Ebola River in what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo. Scientists are not exactly sure on where the Ebola virus came from. Based on other similar viruses, they believe the virus is animal-borne, with bats or nonhuman primates being the most likely source. Infected animals carrying the virus can transmit it to other animals, like apes, monkeys, duikers and humans.

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Symptoms include
-  fever,
- fatigue,
- muscle, pain,
- headache
- sore throat
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- rash
- impaired kidney and liver function

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Like many other viruses Ebola is spread through direct contact of body fluids such as blood , sweat , saliva, etc. The virus can also spread through objects such as clothes, bedding, needles, and medical equipment contaminated with body fluids from a person who is sick with or has died from Ebola.

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The largest outbreak of EVD occurred in West Africa during 2014-2016. During those two years their were more than 28,600 cases of Ebola. The second largest outbreak took place in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2018. Of the 3,470 reported case 66% of the people who were infected died.

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- Ervebo is the first FDA-approved vaccine for the prevention of Ebola virus disease  in individuals 18 years of age and older.
- Another preventative measure one can take to combat the deadly virus is to avid contact with a person who has EVD or someone who has died from it .

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8. How are the people of  Africa perceiving the vaccine ? 

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8. How are the people of  Africa perceiving the vaccine ? 

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When researchers developed the vaccine they were understandably elated.  They had now figured out a way to prevent Ebola from spreading but medical workers soon found out that getting the people of Congo to willingly receive the vaccine would be another challenge.

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Ebola outbreak: Vaccine seen as 'satanic'

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Symptoms of (EVD) are treated as they appear. When used early, basic interventions can significantly improve the chances of survival. These include:

Providing fluids and electrolytes

Offering oxygen therapy to maintain oxygen status.

Using medication to support blood pressure, reduce vomiting and diarrhea and to manage fever and pain.