Basic Info
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
- Needles & syringes, contaminated
Complications
Survivors may have unusual problems, such as hair loss and sensory changes.
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...
Basic Info