After how many days is Ebola usually noticeable?
8-10 days
To prevent the spread of the virus the infected individual is placed in _______?
Isolation
What country appears to have the most Ebola cases?
Sierra Leone
Scientists say that the _______ of Ebola is unknown, but fruit bats are suspected.
Reservoir
Before Ebola can be a possibility, what other diseases must be identified as not present; name 5?
Malaria, plague, typhoid fever, cholera, meningitis
What are the early symptoms of Ebola; name 3?
Joint Pain, muscle aches, sore throat, weakness, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain, lack of appetite
What type of protection is recommended to deal with the virus?
Medical mask, gown, gloves, goggles
** Bonus**
Which country is suspected for the beginning of Ebola?
Zaire (Democratic Republic of Congo)
Name 4 animals that may have played a part in transporting and developing the virus?
What kind of tests can detect Ebola 3 days after symptoms appear?
Blood test
What are 4 examples of advanced symptoms?
Difficulty swallowing & breathing, coughing, chest pain, hiccups, rash, internal & external bleeding
What are the treatments of secondary infections associated with Ebola?
IV fluids & supportive therapy to maintain blood and oxygen levels
Medication to reduce vomiting, diarrhea also to manage fever and pain
In what year did the most recent case of Ebola happen and what country?
2018, Democratic Republic of Congo
** Bonus **
How is the virus spread from animal to human? Also from human to human?
Animal to human: blood secretions and meat from animal
Human to human: contact with bodily fluid of an infected or deceased person, sexual activity with infected person, mother to fetus
In order for a proper Ebola diagnosis a person must have a combination of symptoms and possible exposure to the virus within ___ days before the onset of the symptoms?
21