EBOLA

Ebola is a disease of humans caused by Ebola viruses. Ebola virus is filamentous

particles that may appear in the shape of a shepherd's crook, of a "U" or of a "6," and
they may be coiled, toroid or branched. In general, Ebola virus is 80 nanometers in
width and may be as long as 14,000 nm.

OFFENSE DEFEENSES

Attacks
The virus spreads by direct contact with blood or
other body fluids of an infected human or other
animal. Infection with the virus may also occur by
direct contact with a recently contaminated item.
Outcome
Symptoms usually begin with a sudden influenza
like stage characterized by feeling tired, fever,
decreased appetite, muscle pain, joint pain,
headache, and sore throat. Next, shortness of
breath and chest pain may occur, along with
swelling, headaches and confusion.
Incubation Duration
8-10 days 2-21 days
Vaccine
There is currently no vaccine for humans,
but the most promising trial vaccine is
adenovirus.
Behavioral
People who care for those infected with
Ebola should wear protective clothing
including masks, gloves, gowns and
goggles.
Treatment
No specific treatment is currently approved.
However, survival is improved by early
supportive care with rehydration and
symptomatic treatment.