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Diseases
Ebola Haemorrhagic Fever
Ebola haemorrhagic fever (Ebola HF) is a severe, often-fatal disease in humans and non-human primates (monkeys and chimpanzees).
The disease is caused by infection with Ebola virus, named after a river in the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire) in Africa, where it was first recognised.
Manifestation:
Within a few days of becoming infected with the virus:
High fever
Headache
Muscle aches
Stomach pain
Fatigue
Diarrhoea
Within one week of becoming infected with the virus:
Chest pain
Shock
Death
Diagnose and treatment: Bloodtest demonstrates diagnose. Therapy is not available. More than 50% fatalities are reported. Vaccine is not available.
Prevent Ebola haemorrhagic fever by:
Avoid contact with blood
Avoid contact with secrets
Avoid contact with hospitals or medical clinic in areas with Ebola
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