For AS Biology Class. Looking at ebola virus diagram, origins, symptoms,treatment, and prevention.

2. Threadlike
Viral Envelope- lipid bilayer

3. 25-90% death rate
Symptoms can appear 2 to 21 days after the initial infection.
No licensed treatment or vaccine. ( For people not in Africa is a low threat)
Ebola affects mainly West Africa: Guinea, Liberia, Sierra
Leone.

4. Spread by contact : CONTAGIOUS
with body fluids
Incubation period 2-21 days

5. Virus was transmitted from gorillas to humans , and these passed it through
human touch.
Natural host of Ebola is Pteropopdidae fruit, ( gorillas ate this)

6. NO CURE
But can survive the disease with proper nutrition and
hydration

7. • Avoiding human contact with infected people or people that have
travelled to infected areas.
• If so use gloves and special equipment.
• Regular Hand washing
• Health care workers should have protection throughout every step even if
not sure the patient is positive EBV
• Eat well to maintain a good immune system.. Fruits, veggies, and whole
grains.
• Make appointment with doctor if any doubt

8. Keep in mind:
Men that survive can pass the virus through semen up to 7 weeks after
recovery.
It could be used as a biological weapon

9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRv19gkZ4E0
Video