Ebola Articles A-Z
This page contains links to eMedTV Ebola Articles containing information on subjects from
Spread of Ebola to What Is the Ebola Virus?. The information is organized alphabetically; the "Favorite Articles" contains the
top articles on this page. Links in the box will take you directly to the articles; those same links are
available with a short description further down the page.
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Spread of Ebola
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The Cause of Ebola
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The Ebola Virus
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Transmission of Ebola
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Treatments for Ebola
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What Causes Ebola?
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Spread of Ebola
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
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.
The Ebola Virus
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 virus, as well as the possibility of it being used for bioterrorism.
Transmission of Ebola
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
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?
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?
The Ebola virus is a type of RNA virus that causes the disease known as Ebola. This segment of the eMedTV library provides a detailed overview of this virus, including the different subtypes, transmission, and possible locations of Ebola.
