EBOLA VIRUS

what is evbola(EVD)?
Ebola is a deadly virus that causes bleeding inside and outside the body.As the spreads through the body,it damages the immune system and organs.
utimately,it causes levels of blood-clothing cells to drop. This leads to severe,uncotrolable bleeding.
TYPES OF EBOLA VIRUS
1,Zaire ebola virus(EBOV)
2,Sudan ebola virus(SUDV)
3,Reston ebola virus(RESTV)
4,Cote d'lvoire ebola virus(TAFV)
5,Bundibuyo ebola virus(BDBV)
HISTORYEbola virus  was  first  discribe in 1976
Strictly  speaking ,the pronunciation  of "Ebola  Virus " should  be distinct  from  that of the genus -level taxonomic designation "ebola virus""Ebola " is named  for the tributary of the Congo  river  that is pronounced "E bola" in French , whereas "Ebola  virus " is an "artificial contraction " of the word "ebola and virus ", written without adiacritical mark for ease of use by scietific data bases and English speakers.
TRANSMISSION
Ebola is introduced into the human population though close contact with the blood,secretions,organs or other bodily fluid of infected animal.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS ARE:
Sudden onset of fever,intense weakness,muscle pain,headache  and sore throat.This is followed by vomiting,diarrhea,rash,impare kidney and liver function,and in some cases,both internal and external bleeding.
REDUCING THE RISK OF EBOLA INFECTION
*Avoid close contact with infected patients, particularly with their bodily fluids.
*Gloves and appropriate personal protective equipment should be worn when taking care of ill  patients at home .
*Regular hand washing is required after visiting patients in hospital,as well as after taking care of patients at home.
VACCINE AND TREATMENT
No specific treatment is available ,new drug therapies are being evaluated.The natural  host of Ebola virus is fruit bat.