Ebola
Ebola is a rare but severe, often fatal illness in humans and nonhuman primates caused by viruses within the genus Orthoebolavirus (formerly Ebolavirus ). First recognized in 1976 in simultaneous outbreaks in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo) and South Sudan, it takes its name from the Ebola River. 🔬 Virology & Species
Internal and external bleeding (e.g., gums, stools), though not universally present 🏥 Diagnosis & Management Ebola Disease Basics - CDC Ebola is a rare but severe, often fatal
: Occurs through close contact with the blood, secretions, or organs of infected animals (such as bats, chimpanzees, or forest antelopes). Ebola is a rare but severe
Symptoms typically appear suddenly after an incubation period of 2 to 21 days (averaging 8 to 10 days). Early ("Dry") Symptoms Sudden fever Fatigue and muscle pain Severe headache and sore throat Advanced ("Wet") Symptoms Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea Impaired kidney and liver function or forest antelopes).
: Fruit bats of the Pteropodidae family are considered the natural hosts.
The virus is zoonotic, meaning it spreads from animals to humans, and can subsequently spread through human-to-human transmission.
