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Have you ever heard about the Ebola virus? Not really, because people are not much aware of this virus. It is a serious disease which is very common in human and non-human primates. This virus<\/a> usually spreads when you are in direct contact with the animals. Today we are going to talk about this disease and how it can be cured effectively.<\/p>\n

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What is the Ebola Virus?<\/h1>\n

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Ebola Virus is a deadly disease which is more commonly affecting people and animals like (monkeys, gorillas, and chimpanzees). It is caused by an infection<\/a> with a group of viruses within the genus Ebolavirus: Ebola virus (species Zaire ebolavirus). There are five strains and four of them can make people sick.<\/p>\n

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What are the Symptoms of the Ebola Virus?<\/h2>\n

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There are a few symptoms of this disease such as:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1. High fever<\/p>\n

2. Headache<\/a><\/p>\n

3. Joint and muscle aches<\/p>\n

4. Sore throat<\/p>\n

5. Weakness<\/p>\n

6. Stomach pain<\/p>\n

7. Lack of appetite<\/p>\n

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When the disease gets worse, it causes bleeding inside the body, as well as in the eyes, ears, and nose. A few people will vomit or cough up blood<\/a>, have bloody diarrhea, and get a rash.<\/p>\n

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What are the Causes of the Ebola Virus?<\/h2>\n

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Ebola is caused by viruses in the Ebolavirus and Filoviridae family. Ebola is examining a zoonosis, meaning which the virus is present in animals and is transmitted to humans.<\/p>\n

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How this transmission appears at the onset of an outbreak in humans is unknown. It depends on person-to-person transmission and appears after someone infected with this virus becomes symptomatic. Generally, it can take between 2 to 21 days for symptoms to develop, a person with Ebola may have been in contact with hundreds of people, which is why an outbreak can be hard to control and may spread rapidly.<\/p>\n

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What are the Risk Factors of the Ebola Virus?<\/h2>\n

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There is a high risk of becoming infected when:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1. Traveling to areas of Africa where there have been confirmed cases of Ebola.<\/p>\n

2. Conducting animal research with monkeys imported from Africa or the Philippines.<\/p>\n

3. Providing medical<\/a> or personal care to people who may have been exposed to Ebola.<\/p>\n

4. Preparing people for burial who have been infected with Ebola.<\/p>\n

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How Does Ebola Transmission Occur in Humans?<\/h2>\n

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Transmission of Ebola between humans can occur through:<\/p>\n

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