Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)
Description
A rare but severe, often fatal illness in humans. The virus is transmitted to people from wild animals (such as fruit bats, porcupines, and non-human primates) and then spreads in the human population through direct contact with the blood, secretions, organs or other bodily fluids of infected people.
Common Symptoms
- Sudden onset of fever, fatigue, muscle pain, headache, and sore throat. This is followed by vomiting, diarrhea, rash, symptoms of impaired kidney and liver function, and in some cases, both internal and external bleeding.
Common Causes
- Infection with a virus from the Ebolavirus genus.
Treatment Information
Supportive care including rehydration with oral or intravenous fluids and treatment of specific symptoms improves survival. Two monoclonal antibody treatments have been approved for treatment.
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