Ebola
Also called: EVD, ebola hemorrhagic fever and ebola virus disease
A virus that causes severe bleeding, organ failure and can lead to death.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Spreads in various ways
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging always required
- Critical: needs emergency care
Humans may spread the virus to other humans through contact with bodily fluids such as blood.
Initial symptoms include fever, headache, muscle pain and chills. Later, a person may experience internal bleeding resulting in vomiting or coughing blood.
Treatment is supportive hospital care.
Extremely rare: Fewer than 500 cases per year (Nigeria)
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: College of Medicine, University of Ibadan and others. Learn more
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