What causes Ebola to start?
What causes Ebola to start?
Scientists believe an Ebola outbreak begins when a human comes into contact with an infected animal. This might be an infected fruit bat or a non-human primate. Even though animals are thought to start Ebola outbreaks, scientists are still not sure exactly how the virus is transmitted by an animal.
How deadly is the Ebola virus?
Ebola virus is very deadly. It kills anywhere from 50 to 90 percent of patients, depending on the strain and where the outbreak is. Doctors say patients die from the effects of high fever, vomiting and diarrhea, but early treatment can often save lives.
What are some interesting facts about Ebola?
Ebola virus is the world’s most notorious pathogen. It is a virus that causes haemorrhagic fever, which in extreme cases leads to fatal bleeding from the internal organs, ears, mouth and eyes. The other Ebola virus symptoms are fever, severe headache, weakness, fatigue, muscle pain, diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal pain and unexplained haemorrhage.
What are facts about Ebola virus?
Ebola virus disease (commonly just shortened to Ebola) is a dangerous disease spread by contact with body fluids from an infected human or animal. It is a type of viral hemorrhagic fever ( VHFs ), which in turn are fevers that include increased risk of or susceptibility to bleeding.