EBOLA VIRUS DISEASE

INTRODUCTION

WHAT IS EBOLA VIRUS DISEASE?

• A disease of humans and other primates caused by the Ebola virus
• Symptoms start two days to three weeks after contracting the virus
• Including fever, sore throat, muscle pain, and headaches
• Causes decreased functioning of the liver and kidneys and bleeding
• High mortality rate

POSSIBLE WAYS TO TRANSMISSION

POSSIBLE WAYS TO TRANSMISSION

• Contact with an infected animal's body fluids (initially)
• Direct contact with blood or bodily fluids from an infected person
• Contact with contaminated medical equipment
• Semen of survivors (Infectious for up to 50 days)
• Oral exposure and Conjunctiva exposure

PREVENTION

PREVENTION

• Decreasing the spread of disease from infected animals to humans
• Properly cooking meat
• Wearing protective clothing when handling meat
• Wearing protective clothing
• Washing hands