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Ebola hemorrhagic fever is a severe and often deadly illness that can occur in humans and in primates (monkeys, gorillas. Ebola hemorrhagic fever has made worldwide news because of its destructive potential. |
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Symptoms
During the incubation period, which can last about 1 week, symptoms include: Arthritis; Backache (low; Diarrhea; Fati...
Causes
Ebola hemorrhagic fever (Ebola fever) is caused by a virus belonging to the family called Filoviridae. Scientists hav...
Tests
There may be signs and symptoms of: Coma; Disseminated intravascular coagulation; Shock. Tests used to diagnose Ebola...
Treatments
There is no known cure. Existing medicines that fight viruses (antivirals) do not work well against this virus. The p...
Risk Factors
- Contaminated Food Intake
- Contaminated Water Intake
- exposure to contaminated body fluids
Prevention
Avoid areas in which there are epidemics. Wear a gown, gloves, and mask around sick patients. These precautions will ...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have traveled to Africa (or if you know you have been exposed to Ebola fever) a...
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