| How Ebola Virus Disease (EBVD) is caused?
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It is caused by Ebola virus.
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| What is the EBVD source of infection?
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In African fruit bats are considered to be the natural hosts of the Ebola virus.
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| How is human to human transmission of Ebola Virus occurring?
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It is transmitted through direct contact with the blood secretions or bodily
fluids of an infected person or though exposure to objects (such as needles)
that have been contaminated with infected secretions Or other body fluids of
infected animals (chimpanzees, gorillas, monkeys, fruit bats etc) and humans who
are infected.
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| Ebola virus affects which Organs?
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Ebola virus attacks
immune cells in the bloodstream, which carry the infection to the liver, spleen
and lymph nodes. Ebola blocks the release of interferon, a protein made by
immune cells for fighting viruses. Ebola virus is known as a
hemorrhagic fever virus it causes clotting problems lead to internal bleeding,
as blood leaks from small blood vessels in your body. The virus also causes
inflammation and tissue damage.
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| Ebola Virus Disease symptoms
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Fever, headache, joint and muscle aches, weakness, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach
pain, lack of appetite, and abnormal bleeding.
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| Is it transmitted through air?
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No
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| Where does EBVD usually occur?
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Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire), Gabon, Sudan, Ivory Coast, Uganda,
Liberia, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Nigeria.
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| EBVD incubation period?
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2-21 days.
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Incubation period EBVD can be Transmitted?
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No
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When EBVD will symptoms appear ?
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After exposure to ebolavirus symptoms appear Within 2 to 21 days (mostly between
8-10 days)
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Who is most at risk?
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Persons (Health care workers, Friends and family members and mourners) who have a direct contact with
the bodies are at higher risk of infection
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Can a person get EBVD from contaminated food or water?
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No
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Can the EBVD be transmitted by a person who is infected but
doesn’t have any symptoms?
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No.
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When should someone seek medical care?
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If he / she has a direct contact with the blood secretions or bodily fluids of
an infected person or though exposure to objects (such as needles) that have
been contaminated with infected secretions Or other body fluids of infected
animals (chimpanzees, gorillas, monkeys, fruit bats etc) and humans who are
infected.
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What is the treatment for EBVD?
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Till now there is no specific treatment but intensive supportive care is given
to the patient to reduced Mortality and to stop the disease spread.
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| Has anyone survived
from Ebola?
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Yes
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| Drugs used for
treatment of Ebola?
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Two drugs are
approved for
treating Ebola: 1. Inmazeb is a mixture
of three monoclonal antibodies (atoltivimab, maftivimab, and odesivimab-ebgn).
2. Ansuvimab-zykl
(Ebanga) is a monoclonal antibody given as an injection.
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| Is there a vaccine for Ebola 2021? |
Two vaccines against
Ebola virus received regulatory approval: rVSV-ZEBOV, a single-dose vaccine,
made by Merck; and the two-dose Ad26. ZEBOV/MVA-BN-Filo, made by Janssen
Vaccines and Prevention
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| Can Ebola be prevented?
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Yes, by avoiding direct contact with the blood secretions or bodily fluids of an
infected person or though exposure to objects (such as needles) that have been
contaminated with infected secretions Or other body fluids of infected animals
(chimpanzees, gorillas, monkeys, fruit bats etc) and humans who are infected.
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