Ebola
...virus came from an animal, reptile or insect in the forest. Scientists still continue to look for the answers to the host of the virus. Ebola is mainly spread by direct contact with blood tissue or other body fluids of an infected person. Reusing contaminated medical supplies also spreads the virus. “There is no clinical evidence that indicates this virus can be transmitted through the air from one person to the other, but experiments have raised concern about this possibility.” The reservoir of this virus is not yet found, but scientists are studying monkeys and other mammals as well as birds, reptiles and insects as possible reservoirs. Infection with Ebola in humans is incidental. Humans just don’t carry this virus. The hypothesis by researchers indicates that the patient becomes infected through the contact with an infected animal. The symptoms of Ebola are not the same in all patients, but in most patients the first symptoms appear around five- ten days after infected. “The person can feel chills, headache, high fever, muscle pain, sore throat, and weakness. ”Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain and skin rash usually follow these symptoms. During the second week, the symptoms begin to improve, while severe external and internal bleeding occur, of course leading to death. In the early stages, Ebola is difficult to diagnose, because the patient tends to have red eyes and skin rash which can be associated with other type viruses. Several lab tests should be taken before determining if the person has been infected with Ebola. “ There is no known preventive vaccination and no effective treatment with the Ebola virus.” You can try to control to the disease by isolating diagnosed persons with the disease and carefully monitoring those who have come in direct contact with an infected person. To lessen the fear of getting Ebola, special precautions are taken; Medical personnel must wear protective clothing and following strict infection con...