Ebola Disease
Ebola virus disease (EVD), formerly known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is a very serious, often fatal disease caused by the Ebola virus. It primarily affects humans and other primates, such as monkeys, chimpanzees, and gorillas. The first reported cases were in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1976, but numerous outbreaks have occurred in West Africa since 2013. Symptoms of EVD include fever, body aches, fatigue, vomiting, and diarrhea, and may progress to internal or external bleeding. The disease can be spread through contact with blood, secretions, organs, or other body fluids of infected animals, or through contact with infected people, including through sexual contact. Treatment is supportive and includes hydration, electrolyte management, and symptomatic relief. There is currently no vaccine to prevent Ebola virus disease and the best way to prevent it is by avoiding contact with infected animals or humans.
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