Ebola
Ebola is an Infectious Virus
The Cause
Ebola is caused by infection with a virus of the family filoviridae.
The Transmission
Ebola can be spread through blood or body fluids of a person who is sick with Ebola; objects that have been contaminated with the virus; or infected fruit bats or primates.
Symptoms
Fever, severe headache, muscle pain, weakness, fatigue, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain, and unexplained bleeding or bruising.
Treatment
Treated by providing body fluids.
Prevention
Practice careful hygiene, don't handle items that may have come in contact with an infected person's blood or body fluids.
Interesting Facts
Ebola is happening in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone.
Ebola was discovered by Peter Piot.
Ebola was previously known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever.
Ebola was discovered in 1976.