Ebola Virus Facts

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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.

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.

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