Ebola Articles A-Z
The spread of Ebola can occur through direct contact with an infected person or his or her body fluids. This eMedTV page discusses the spread of Ebola in hospitals and laboratories, and defines the incubation period for the virus.
The cause of Ebola is infection with the Ebola virus. This section of the eMedTV library identifies the three subtypes of the virus known to cause Ebola in humans and explains how Ebola is transmitted from one person to another.
Ebola is caused by the Ebola virus, which can be transmitted from person to person. This part of the eMedTV library covers the transmission, symptoms, and treatment of the Ebola virus, as well as the possibility of Ebola being used for bioterrorism.
As this eMedTV resource explains, transmission of Ebola among humans occurs through direct contact with an infected person or his or her body fluids. This article also discusses why outbreaks of Ebola tend to spread quickly in African hospitals.
Treatments for Ebola are used to relieve symptoms of the virus and prevent secondary infections. As this eMedTV article explains, these treatments for Ebola include oxygen, antibiotics, other medications, IV fluids, and good nursing care.
What causes Ebola? As explained in this section of the eMedTV library, Ebola is caused by an infection with the Ebola virus. This article briefly discusses what causes Ebola and offers a link to additional information.
What is the Ebola virus? As this eMedTV article explains, the Ebola virus is an RNA virus that causes the disease known as Ebola. This article provides an overview of the types, transmission, and possible locations of Ebola.