WHAT IS EBOLA VIRUS DISEASE?
Ebola virus disease (EVD) or Ebola hemorrhagic fever (EHF) is the human disease caused by ebola viruses. Symptoms start two days to three weeks after
contracting the virus with a fever, throat and muscle pains, and headaches. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the disease has a case fatality rate of up to 90 per cent, this means about
90 per cent of individuals that suffer from the disease could die.
Ebola virus disease (EVD) or Ebola hemorrhagic fever (EHF) is the human disease caused by ebola viruses. Symptoms start two days to three weeks after
contracting the virus with a fever, throat and muscle pains, and headaches. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the disease has a case fatality rate of up to 90 per cent, this means about
90 per cent of individuals that suffer from the disease could die.
TREATMENT
No vaccine for EVD is available. Several vaccines are being tested, but none are available for clinical use.
No vaccine for EVD is available. Several vaccines are being tested, but none are available for clinical use.
TRANSMISSION
Ebola is introduced into the human population through close contact with the blood, secretions, organs or other bodily fluids of infected animals. Ebola then spreads in the community through human-
to-human transmission, with infection resulting from direct contact (through broken skin or mucous membranes) with the blood, secretions, organs or other bodily fluids of infected people, and indirect
contact with environments contaminated with such fluids.
Ebola is introduced into the human population through close contact with the blood, secretions, organs or other bodily fluids of infected animals. Ebola then spreads in the community through human-
to-human transmission, with infection resulting from direct contact (through broken skin or mucous membranes) with the blood, secretions, organs or other bodily fluids of infected people, and indirect
contact with environments contaminated with such fluids.
Burial
ceremonies in which mourners have direct contact with the body of the
deceased person can also play a role in the transmission of Ebola.
Men
who have recovered from the disease can still transmit the virus
through their semen for up to 7 weeks after recovery from illness.
Health-care workers have frequently been infected while treating patients with suspected or confirmed EVD.
PREVENTION:
Wash your hands frequently. As with other infectious diseases, one of the most important preventive measures for Ebola virus is frequent hand-washing. Use soap and water, or use alcohol-based hand rubs
containing at least 60 percent alcohol when soap and water aren't available. Avoid bush meat. In developing countries, wild animals, including nonhuman primates, are sold in local markets. Avoid buying or eating any of these animals.
Wash your hands frequently. As with other infectious diseases, one of the most important preventive measures for Ebola virus is frequent hand-washing. Use soap and water, or use alcohol-based hand rubs
containing at least 60 percent alcohol when soap and water aren't available. Avoid bush meat. In developing countries, wild animals, including nonhuman primates, are sold in local markets. Avoid buying or eating any of these animals.
Avoid contact with
infected people. In particular, caregivers should avoid contact with the
person's body fluids and tissues, including blood, semen, vaginal
secretions and saliva. People with Ebola are most
contagious in the later stages of the disease.
contagious in the later stages of the disease.
Follow
infection-control procedures. If you're a health care worker, wear
protective clothing — such as gloves, masks, gowns and eye shields. Keep
infected people isolated from others. Carefully disinfect and
dispose of needles and other instruments. Injection needles and syringes should not be reused.
dispose of needles and other instruments. Injection needles and syringes should not be reused.
Don't
handle remains. The bodies of people who have died of Ebola disease are
still contagious. Specially organized and trained teams should bury the
remains, using appropriate safety equipment.
Avoid traveling to areas of known outbreaks.
Watch out for people with flu-like symptoms and sudden fever.Those who notice "strange feeling or symptoms similar to those of Ebola virus, which ranges from fever, headache, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, sore
throat and joint pains, which are all symptoms of other ailments, are urged to visit competent health facilities.
Watch out for people with flu-like symptoms and sudden fever.Those who notice "strange feeling or symptoms similar to those of Ebola virus, which ranges from fever, headache, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, sore
throat and joint pains, which are all symptoms of other ailments, are urged to visit competent health facilities.
A Viral Disease Goes Deadly...
The Liberian Man, Patrick Sawyer, with first case of "Ebola Disease in Nigeria is Dead ..!!!
If anytime to ACT as one NIGERIA, THIS IS IT.
If anytime to ACT as one NIGERIA, THIS IS IT.
Ebola kills 90% of its victims. The Ebola virus is named for the Ebola River, where the first outbreaks occurred in 1976.
The deadly killer, EBOLA?
EBOLA is a killer disease that is transmitted through body secretions such as sweat, blood, saliva, mucous, breast secretion, tears, urine, and sexual transmission with an infected person. Puts victim in lots of pain.
EBOLA is a killer disease that is transmitted through body secretions such as sweat, blood, saliva, mucous, breast secretion, tears, urine, and sexual transmission with an infected person. Puts victim in lots of pain.
There is no cure and the cause is unknown. It
can reproduce in 8 hours and when it does, millions of new viruses come
out. It is the world's most deadly viruses and one of the most painful
deaths possible. The person can die any were from 3-30 days or even
longer. Itis only stopped when it has no more hosts to feed on.
The
period between infection with the Ebola virus and the start of symptoms
is called the Ebola incubation period, which can be as short as 2 days
or as long as 21 days.
1. The first human outbreaks of Ebola on record occurred in Sudan and Zaire in 1976.
2. Ebola kills faster than HIV.
3. Ebola can spread from person to person.
4. It can be contracted if a person comes into contact with a contaminated object or by butchering an animal with the virus.
5. A deceased person with Ebola can still transmit the virus.
6. More than a 1,000 people in Africa have been infected with Ebola in this current outbreak.
7. It can be hard to diagnose early.
8. Most symptoms of Ebola occur 8 to 10 days after exposure.
9. One of the major carriers of the virus are bats.
10. There is no cure or treatment for Ebola.
11. Health Workers Are at High Risk for Infection.
12. It is a disease caused by 1 of five different Ebola viruses. 4 of the strains can cause severe illness in humans n animals.
13. Ebola kills faster than any other disease.
Look out for the following!
Fever, sore throat, headaches, weakness, joint and muscle pain, chest pain & bleeding from skin.
In pregnant women, abortion (miscarriage) and heavy vaginal bleeding are common Ebola symptoms.
Fever, sore throat, headaches, weakness, joint and muscle pain, chest pain & bleeding from skin.
In pregnant women, abortion (miscarriage) and heavy vaginal bleeding are common Ebola symptoms.
Death usually occurs during the second week of Ebola symptoms, and its usually due to massive blood loss.
Prevention is the KEY word!
Wash your hands often with soap and water, sanitizer is a good alternative. Avoid contact with people with suspicious signs and places of outbreak. Watch out for the warning signs which mimics malaria symptoms. As always, wash your fruits and vegetables before cooking.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, sanitizer is a good alternative. Avoid contact with people with suspicious signs and places of outbreak. Watch out for the warning signs which mimics malaria symptoms. As always, wash your fruits and vegetables before cooking.
Be the USEFUL VIRUS by reporting any SUSPICIOUS case to the nearest health care centre.
If any information, CALL THE FOLLOWING LAGOS STATE PHONE NUMBERS:
If any information, CALL THE FOLLOWING LAGOS STATE PHONE NUMBERS:
08033086660
08055281442
08023169485
08033065303
08055329229.
08055281442
08023169485
08033065303
08055329229.
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