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Ebola is a potentially fatal contagious illness caused by infection with a virus. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Ebola, including information about the cause, transmission, diagnosis, and treatment of this illness.
The Ebola virus is the cause of Ebola hemorrhagic fever (also known as Ebola). As this eMedTV page explains, this virus was first recognized in Africa, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This page offers an overview of the Ebola virus.
For people with Ebola, symptoms commonly include fever, sore throat, weakness, vomiting, and diarrhea. This eMedTV resource identifies common symptoms of Ebola, which typically appear within four to six days after infection.
Since 1976, Ebola outbreaks have occurred sporadically, mostly in Africa. This portion of the eMedTV archives provides detailed information about the confirmed Ebola outbreaks that have occurred since the virus was first recognized.
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 segment explains, the causes of Ebola in humans involve infection with the Ebola-Zaire, Ebola-Sudan, or Ebola-Ivory Coast subtypes of the Ebola virus. This article explains how Ebola is transmitted from one human to another.
Current Ebola research includes a study on an experimental vaccine that may prevent the virus. This eMedTV article looks at research now under way to better understand and treat Ebola, such as studies of new diagnostic tools.
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.
Ebola treatment usually consists of providing supportive care while the body fights the infection. This eMedTV segment describes aspects of treatment for Ebola, which may include antibiotics, oxygen, IV fluids, and good nursing care.
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.
Ebola virus symptoms can include diarrhea, fever, severe headaches, and internal and external bleeding. This eMedTV segment lists symptoms that are associated with the Ebola virus, which also may include vomiting, stomach pain, and a rash.
Signs and symptoms of Ebola may include fever, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain, and a hacking cough. This eMedTV page describes these and other signs and symptoms of Ebola. Symptoms of Ebola often begin abruptly four to six days after infection.
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.
There is no Ebola cure that can kill the virus responsible for the disease. This eMedTV Web page explains how supportive care is used to treat symptoms of the disease while the body fights the infection; work on a new Ebola vaccine is also discussed.
From What Place Did the Ebola Virus Get Its Name?
From what place did the Ebola virus get its name? As this eMedTV article explains, the Ebola virus was named after a river in Africa (where Ebola was first recognized). This article discusses Ebola's name and provides a link to more information.
Is there a cure for Ebola? At present, there is no cure for Ebola. This section of the eMedTV archives discusses supportive care for Ebola as well as research on a new vaccine that may help to prevent Ebola outbreaks in the future.
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.
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.
There is no cure for Ebola. Once symptoms of the disease begin, doctors can only offer supportive care. This eMedTV page discusses current treatments for Ebola and explains that a vaccine is being tested that could prevent Ebola infections.
An experimental Ebola vaccine has been shown to be effective in monkeys. However, as explained on this eMedTV Web page, more research needs to be done before such an Ebola vaccine is licensed for use in humans.
