Ebola Virus
Introduction
Ebola virus is a disease having five kinds. The first four kinds are found both in human and animals. The fifth one, which is more strain, found mostly in animals called 'estron virus'. Presently, the virus has been declared the world's one of the most virulent diseases.
Emergence
It is mostly found in western Africa. But it could be spread rapidly across the world as it's emerging rapidly. It was first found in Fruit Rats and gradually spreading from the wildlife to the humans. It takes place when Body fluids, blood and damaged tissues connect with each other.
Symptoms
The symptoms, an indication to the virus, include severe weakness, fever, vomiting, headache, sore throat, muscle pain, and dizziness.
Prevention
Currently, no such vaccine or drug has been produced to prevent this disease. A number of other vaccines were used but failed to shun this disease.
Present Scenario
Almost 1700 people fell a pray this disease and dead, according to WHO, and more than 2500 are suspected. The death-toll could be increased.
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