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Definition and Origin
Causes and Diagnoses
Transmission
Signs and Symptoms
Treatment and Prevention
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In who or what is Ebola found in?
Humans and non-human primates (monkeys, chimpanzees, and gorillas).
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After being infected, how much time do you have until you die? (Thinking there is no vaccine or treatment).
24 - 48 hours.
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How is Ebola mainly transmitted?
Through contact.
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How does the host feel while the virus is developing in their body?
Completely normal.
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Name the treatment of Ebola.
There is no known treatment of Ebola. Medicine that is used to fight viruses has no chance against Ebola.
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Where does Ebola get its name from?
The Ebola River
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How many kinds of Ebola Viruses are there?
4 kinds - Ebola-Zaire (Congo), Ebola-Sudan, Ebola-Ivory Coast, and Ebola Reston.
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Name one way Ebola can be transmitted.
Through blood, tissues, secretions, organs or other bodily fluids
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Name 3 symptoms of the Ebola Hemorrhagic Virus.
Signs/Symptoms - fever, severe headaches, bleeding from membranes and puncture sites, multiple joint and muscle aches, back pain (or arthritis), flushing, chills, dehydration, anorexia, nausea, fatigue, abdominal pain, sore throat, and weakness. It is also followed by diarrhea, vomiting, impaired liver and kidney function, and stomach pain.
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What is the one way that prevents Ebola from spreading?
If Ebola is detected, one way to prevent this transmittable disease from spreading is wearing protective clothing like masks, gloves, gowns, and goggles around patients.
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In what continent was Ebola found?
Africa
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Name one cause of the Ebola virus.
This transmittable fever or virus causes your organs to fail, internal and external organs to hemorrhage and you bleed out.
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Who is at the highest risk of being infected with Ebola?
People who work with livestock, such as agriculture, slaughterhouses, and veterinaries. Those who treat patients diagnosed with Ebola (doctors, nurses, etc).
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What happens to pregnant women that are diagnosed with Ebola?
Pregnant women face miscarriage, and vaginal bleeding.
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What happens to hosts that carry the Ebola virus?
Hosts are hospitalized and are under extreme care.
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What are the exact origin, location, and habitat of the Ebola virus?
They are unknown.
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What should an individual do if they suspect they are diagnosed with Ebola?
If an individual is suspected to be infected with Ebola, they are to notify the Health Departments immediately.
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At what time do you think the spread of Ebola occurs?
The spread of Ebola occurs at the ending stages of the infection.
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For an Ebola survivor, what is one complication they may face?
Hair loss.
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What is Supportive Care?
Supportive Care provides relief while the virus fights the system. IVs maintain fluids and electrolytes (sodium, potassium, and chloride), oxygen to keep the patient breathing, medication to control the symptoms, antibiotics, and nursing care.
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In what year was Ebola first recognized?
1976
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The percentage of deaths that occur in Ebola cases range from _____% - _____%. (40% apart) Fill in the blanks.
The percentage of deaths that occur in Ebola cases range from 50% - 90%.
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There is one known way the virus does not spread. What is it?
The infection does not spread through well cooked meat as the virus does not survive cooking.
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Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever’s developing time period ranges from ___ to ___ days. (19 days apart). Fill in the blanks.
Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever’s developing time period ranges from 2 to 21 days.
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Explain what scientists are doing that may cure or potentially stop the Ebola Virus.
Recent studies show that a protein called VP35 deactivates the immune system which causes the virus to spread throughout the body. Following this discovery, scientists hope to develop drugs that destruct the interaction of VP35.