Ebola Articles A-Z
A doctor will often perform a physical exam and order lab tests to make an Ebola diagnosis. This eMedTV resource describes the challenges involved in diagnosing Ebola in its early stages, when its symptoms are similar to those of other conditions.
Ebola fever is a contagious and often fatal illness caused by a virus. This page of the eMedTV Web site discusses where outbreaks of Ebola fever have occurred, identifies symptoms of the illness, and explains how Ebola fever is treated.
Outbreaks of Ebola have appeared sporadically since it first became recognized in 1976. This page of the eMedTV site outlines Ebola history since 1976, including information about specific outbreaks and links to additional information.
The Ebola incubation period (time between infection and the onset of symptoms) ranges from 2 to 21 days. This eMedTV article discusses the incubation period for Ebola, which runs from four to six days on average.