3. EBOLA:
○ The Ebola virus got its name from a river in the Democratic Republic of
the Congo (formerly Zaire) in Africa, where it was first recognized.
○ Ebola, which first appeared in outbreaks in Sudan and DR Congo in
1976,is a severe and often fatal disease with no known specific treatment
or vaccine. It has since killed more than 1,500 people in parts of Africa.
○ Ebola virus disease(EVD) formerly known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever
which is severe ,often fatal illness in humans.
4. SOURCE AND CAUSES:
○ In Africa, particular species of fruit bats are considered possible natural
hosts for Ebola virus.
○ The Ebola virus is the primary cause of Ebola.
○ There are no other Known causes. Human-to-human transmission of the
virus occurs through direct contact with infected people, or their body
fluids (such as blood or secretions).
6. HOW EBLOA EFFECTS BODY
ORGANS??
○ When a person becomes infected with the Ebola virus, it enters the body and begins to
multiply. The virus can travel in the blood to almost any part of the body, including the:
○ Liver
○ Brain
○ Spleen
○ Pancreas
○ Thyroid gland
○ Lungs
○ Kidneys
7. EBOLA INCUBATION PERIOD:
○ After four to six days on average, symptoms of Ebola can begin. The
period between the transmission of the virus and the start of symptoms is
called the incubation period. For Ebola, the incubation period can be as
short as 2 days or as long as 21 days.
9. PRECAUTIONS:
○ The following precautions can help prevent infection and
spread of Ebola and Marburg.
○ Avoid areas of known outbreaks. ...
○ Wash your hands frequently. ...
○ Avoid bush meat. ...
○ Avoid contact with infected people. ...
○ Follow infection-control procedures. ...
○ Don't handle remains.
10. TREATMENTS:
○ No antiviral medications have proved effective in treating infection
with either virus. Supportive hospital care includes:
○ Providing fluids.
○ Maintaining blood pressure.
○ Providing oxygen as needed.
○ Replacing lost blood.
○ Treating other infections that develop.
