Ebola: Returning to the US
by Lori Robinett and Beatriz Gutierrez
History of Ebola
The deadly virus known as Ebola, (named after the Ebola River located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo) has been around since the mid 1970's. Much like its formal name, Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever, the disease includes internal bleeding, a high fever, diarrhea, and nausea. The virus is incredibly deadly and is known to have a fatality rate of up to ninety percent. Untreated There have been small breakouts in Africa, where Ebola originated.
There are five strings of Ebolavirus Disease, named after where they were discovered. These strings are known as:
Zaire Ebolavirus
Sudan Ebolavirus
Bundibugyo Ebolavirus
Tai Forest Ebolavirus
Reston Ebola Virus
What is Ebola? - Truthloader
The 2014 Ebola epidemic is the largest in history, affecting multiple countries in West Africa
Hospital Procedures for Possible Ebola Patient
Latest Outbreaks: On November 11, the US has been declared Ebola Free. On December 2, Spain was also declared free of Ebola.
Causes and Prevention
Cause- Basically, coming into contact with a person or animal through bodily fluids (blood, secretions, sweat, saliva etc.)
Preventions-