SOME FACTS ON EBOLA VIRUS (E V D) This disease has a high risk of death,killing between 25% or 90% of those infected with the viruses ,averaging out at 50% .This is due to low blood pressure from fluid loss and typically follows six to sixteen days after symptoms appear. SIGNS and SYMPTOMS. Fever,sore throat,muscle pain and headache.Then vomitting ,diarrhea and rash usually follows along with decreased function of liver and kidneys.At this time patient begin to bleed both internally and externally. SPREAD The virus spreads by direct contact with blood or other body fluids of an infected human or other animals.Infection may also occur by direct contact with a recently contaminated item or surface. Fruit bats are believed to be normal carriers in nature ,able to spread virus without being affected by it. Other diseases Malaria,Cholera,Typhoid fever,Meningitis may resemble Written for Public Awareness .
Posted on: Tue, 25 Nov 2014 11:17:00 +0000
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