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Human Pathogen Disease

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Ebola is a virus that causes severe inflammation and tissue damage throughout the body. It is known as a hemorrhagic fever virus, because it can cause problems with the clotting system of the body and it can lead to internal bleeding as the blood leaks from small blood vessels. People remain infectious as long as their blood contains the virus. Ebola first appeared in 1976 in a village near the Ebola River in the Democratic Republic of Congo. There are occasional Ebola disease outbreaks in people, occurring primarily on the African continent.

Symptoms of Ebolavirus

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Another symptom can be skin rash such as red like bumps. A maculopapular rash that are not itchy and accompanied by redness. Bumps can develop flakes or scales which are shed from the body. If a rash develops it typically affects a person within 5 to 7 days following Ebola virus exposure.

Symptom of Ebolavirus

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Other symptom may be include red eyes, infection of the eye can be caused by a certain bacteria. It can stay in the eye for weeks, and some people vision can become damaged.

Prevention

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Ebola disease is spread only through direct contact with the body fluids of an infected animal or person experiencing Ebola disease symptoms. There are several ways to protect yourself and prevent the spread of Ebola disease. Avoid contact with blood and bloody fluids of people who are sick. Avoid all potential places or activities that could result in exposure. Transmission is not known to occur through casual contact or through the air.

Who gets it/How acquired

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Although Ebola disease is rare, the disease infects humans through close contact with infected animals, including chimpanzees, fruits bats, and forest antelope. Ebola is not spread through the air or by water, or in general, by food. However in Africa, Ebola may be spread as a result of handling bushmeat and contact with infected bats.

Treatment for Ebolavirus

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Treatment includes oral or intravenous fluids and medicines provided in the hospital. There is a effective vaccine for the Zaire type of Ebola, which is mostly found in Guinea and the Democratic Republic of thee Congo. It is treated with antibodies. These antibody medicines are given and increases the chances of survival. For all types of Ebola, supportive treatments save lives and include: oral or intravenous fluids, blood transfusions, and medicines for pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Treatment for Ebolavirus

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There are 2 licensed Ebola vaccines. Ervebo was licensed in November 2019 by the European Medicines Agency. The vaccine is safe and protective against the species Zaire ebolavirus. It is recommended by the Strategic Advisor Group of Experts (SAGE) on Immunization as part as a broader set of Ebola outbreak response tools. In May 2020, the European Medicines Agency recommended to grant marketing authorization to a second new vaccine delivered in 2 doses called the Zabdeno. This prophylactic 2-dose regimen is not suitable for an outbreak response where immediate protection is necessary.

Symptoms of Ebolavirus

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Primary signs and symptoms of Ebola disease include some or severe of a fever, loss of appetite, weakness and fatigue, aches and pains, diarrhea, vomiting, and bleeding or bruising. Symptoms may appear anywhere from 2 to 21 days after contact with an ebolavirus with an average of 8 to 10 days. The course of the illness typically progresses from dry symptoms as the person becomes sicker. The virus can also spread through unclean needles, kissing or shared drinks, or by touching a contaminated surface. Ebola is one out of the most 7 deadliest diseases.

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People can also protect themselves from this disease by practicing good hygiene. It is important to wash your hands to prevent any sickly germs from Ebola. A alcohol-based hand sanitizer should be used when soap and water aren't available. A major prevention is not touching the bodies of people who died from the disease. Correct hand hygiene lowers the number of germs on the hands and limits the opportunity of receiving the ebolavirus.

The Ebola Disease

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