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Ebola hemorrhagic fever is a severe and often deadly illness that can occur in humans and primates (monkeys,

gorillas). Ebola hemorrhagic fever has made worldwide news because of its destructive potential.

Ebola hemorrhagic fever (Ebola fever) is caused by a virus belonging to the family called Filoviridae. Scientists have identified five types of Ebola virus. Ebola-Ivory Coast virus bola-Sudn bola Reston bola-Zaire

The disease can be passed to humans from infected animals and materials. also be spread between humans by close contact with body fluids.

During the incubation period, which can last about 1 week after infection, symptoms include: Vomiting Nausea Fatigue Diarrhea Arthritis Fever

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There is no known cure. Existing medicines that fight viruses (antivirals) do not work well against Ebola virus. transfusions of platelets or fresh blood.

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