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Learn more about Bing search results hereFilovirusesOrganizing and summarizing search results for youEbola virus is a pathogen that causes a rare but severe, often fatal illness in humans. It belongs to a group of viruses called filoviruses, which includes similar pathogens such as Marburgvirus and Cuevavirus. Ebola virus is a zoonosis, which means it can be transmitted to humans from wild animals that carry the disease. The virus can also spread from person to person through contact with bodily fluids.2 Sources
Ebola virus disease - World Health Organization (WHO)
Ebola virus disease (EVD or Ebola) is a rare but severe illness in humans. It is often fatal. People get infected with Ebola by touching: 1. infected animals when preparing, cooking or eating them 2. body fluids of an infected person such as saliva, urine, faeces or semen 3. things that have the body fluids of an infected … See more
It is thought that fruit bats of the Pteropodidae family are natural Ebola virus hosts. Ebola is introduced into the human population … See more
It can be difficult to clinically distinguish Ebola virus disease from other infectious diseases such as malaria, typhoid fever and meningitis. Many … See more
Ebola Virus: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Ebola virus disease (EVD) is one of the diseases caused by ebolaviruses (specifically, Zaire ebolavirus) and known as “Ebola.” It’s the most common cause of Ebola outbreaks and deaths. Researchers have only tested the Ebola …
Ebola Disease Basics | Ebola | CDC - Centers for Disease …
Apr 23, 2024 · Ebola disease is caused by an infection with an orthoebolavirus. Orthoebolaviruses are found primarily in sub-Saharan Africa. Orthoebolaviruses can cause serious and often deadly disease, with a mortality rate as high as …
Ebola
Also known as: ebola hemorrhagic fever; ebola virus diseaseContent medically reviewed byDr. Govind Desai
MD, Respiratory MedicineView full profile on
LinkedInA deadly viral infection caused by the virus ebola, that leads to profuse internal and external bleeding and eventually leading to organ failure.
Urgent medical attention is usually recommended by healthcare providers
May be dangerous or life threatening
Extremely rare (Zero cases in US in 2015)
Treatments can help manage condition, no known cure
Often requires lab test or imaging
Transmitted through direct contactSource: Focus Medica . For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice. Learn moreThe Pathogenesis of Ebola Virus Disease - PubMed
Jan 24, 2017 · Growing understanding of ebolavirus pathogenetic mechanisms and important new clinical observations of the disease course provide fresh clues about prevention and treatment …
- Author: Laura Baseler, Daniel S. Chertow, Karl M. Johnson, Heinz Feldmann, David M. Morens
- Publish Year: 2017
Ebola Virus Disease - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Mar 1, 2024 · Identify the etiology and pathogenesis of Ebola-related medical conditions and emergencies. Identify risk factors for Ebola virus disease. …
- Published: 2024/03/01
Factsheet about Ebola disease - European Centre for Disease …
Dec 15, 2023 · It includes four distinct species that are pathogenic to humans: Zaire ebolavirus, Bundibugyo ebolavirus, Taï Forest ebolavirus and Sudan ebolavirus. All four species are found …
How Ebola Disease Spreads | Ebola | CDC - Centers for …
People and animals, including primates, can become infected with a virus that causes Ebola disease from an animal that carries it. People can also get Ebola disease through contact with the body fluids of an infected person or …
Division of High-Consequence Pathogens and Pathology (DHCPP) Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is a rare and deadly disease most commonly affecting people and nonhuman primates …
Ebola Virus Disease in Humans: Pathophysiology and Immunity
Several ebolaviruses cause EVD, and while differences may exist between the diseases caused by the individual viruses, this review will focus on EVD as a disease caused by all known …
The Pathogenesis of Ebola Virus Disease - Annual Reviews
Growing understanding of ebolavirus pathogenetic mechanisms and important new clinical observations of the disease course provide fresh clues about prevention and treatment …
