Ebola virus disease, sometimes known as EVD, is a highly infectious, usually fatal virus that leads to flu-like symptoms and severe internal bleeding.
We thank God that Ebola isn't transmitted through the air. You wouldn't get Ebola if an infected person sits next to you or sneezes in the same room. The disease is transmitted through contact with bodily fluids, such as blood.
Health care workers are particularly at risk if they are not wearing appropriate protective equipment, such as masks, gowns and gloves.
Signs and symptoms of Ebola
Symptoms present themselves anywhere from 2 to 21 days after infection, but mostly between day 8 and 10. The symptoms are;
Fever,
Headache,
Joint and muscle aches,
Weakness,
Diarrhoea,
Vomiting,
Stomach pain
lack of appetite.
==>follow by
Rash,
impaired kidney and liver function,
Bleeding can occur from the eyes, ears, nose, mouth and anus.
The WHO reports that laboratory findings include low white blood cell and platelet counts and elevated liver enzymes.
PREVENTIONS
Don't eat wild meat
Don't touch wild animals
Wash your hand with soap
Don't hug anyhow
We thank God that Ebola isn't transmitted through the air. You wouldn't get Ebola if an infected person sits next to you or sneezes in the same room. The disease is transmitted through contact with bodily fluids, such as blood.
Health care workers are particularly at risk if they are not wearing appropriate protective equipment, such as masks, gowns and gloves.
Signs and symptoms of Ebola
Symptoms present themselves anywhere from 2 to 21 days after infection, but mostly between day 8 and 10. The symptoms are;
Fever,
Headache,
Joint and muscle aches,
Weakness,
Diarrhoea,
Vomiting,
Stomach pain
lack of appetite.
==>follow by
Rash,
impaired kidney and liver function,
Bleeding can occur from the eyes, ears, nose, mouth and anus.
The WHO reports that laboratory findings include low white blood cell and platelet counts and elevated liver enzymes.
PREVENTIONS
Don't eat wild meat
Don't touch wild animals
Wash your hand with soap
Don't hug anyhow
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