Facts about the Ebola virus Bashny.Net

Ebola literally mows population of West Africa. This virus is already dubbed "Plague of the 21st century." Given the fact that the vaccine against the virus does not exist yet, today, it is especially dangerous for mankind. Important facts about the "killer" read in continuation of the post!





Title.
Its name from the name of the virus was the place where it was first discovered. Ebola River is very close to the point where the first case was reported this disease fever - namely from Yambuku that in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Where are you, a virus?
Currently it is located in Central and West Africa. That there is the natural habitat of the animals that it spread. So far, the fever is in this area, but there are fears that it could spread further. Two Americans are sick, when cared for the sick in Liberia, and they were brought to hospital in Atlanta, USA. But now they are on the mend.



A vaccine.
Currently in clinical trials of a vaccine against Ebola. "Since this is an emergency, we should get the vaccine as soon as possible ... in 2015," - said the head of the department of immunology and vaccination World Health Organization. British pharmaceutical company will begin testing next month.



It all started with the animals.
Of course, we can not be 100% sure, but there is evidence that in Africa, the epidemic has spread from animals, particularly of fruit bats. People ate their flesh and deep fried badly infected with the virus. Ebola - is not the only disease that can be picked up if there is raw flesh of animals, but perhaps the most horrible disease. Deep fried meat thoroughly. A better move on to the vegetables.



The first outbreak.
The first outbreak occurred in 1975 in Zaire (now - Democratic Republic of Congo). Reported 318 cases of the disease in humans, and 280 of them were fatal, ie the mortality rate was 88%. The disease moved to Sudan in the same year, infecting 284 people and killing 151 (53%).



Very high mortality rate.
One of the main things you need to know is the fact that Ebola incredibly high mortality rate - from 50 to 90%. Given the risk of disease, recovery of those who survived, is very fast. The earlier doctors detect the virus, the greater the patient's chances of recovery.



Infectious disease stage.
People are contagious, ie they can transmit the virus to others if it is contained in their blood and other secretions. Usually, when the symptoms have passed, and the virus goes away. But men can carry the virus in the semen within 60 days of the disease.



Statistics.
The current outbreak of the Ebola virus - the largest in history. The number of cases and deaths are still rising, and the weakening of the epidemic and does not smell. On August 6, 2014 was recorded in 1779 cases of the virus, 961 people died.



Signs and symptoms.
Borne diseases Ebola virus, characterized by muscle and headaches, sore throat and fever. Generally, the onset of the disease is very similar to the common cold or flu. Then begins nausea, diarrhea, liver and kidney damage, and in some cases internal and external bleeding.



Vaccine or cure for Ebola virus no.
Currently medication ebola virus exists as vaccine against it. Some countries have tried to create a cure or a vaccine, but it will likely take months, if not years. Until now the world is simply not interested in the disease, as he hit not so many people and was always on his "territory." Perhaps this is why the creation of a vaccine or medicine no one did.



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