Ebola -

The virus belongs to the Filoviridae family. There are six identified species, four of which cause disease in humans:

: The most common and deadliest cause of outbreaks. Sudan virus ( Sudan ebolavirus ) . Bundibugyo virus ( Bundibugyo ebolavirus ) . Taï Forest virus ( Taï Forest ebolavirus ) . 🪵 Transmission

Internal and external bleeding (e.g., gums, stools), though not universally present 🏥 Diagnosis & Management Ebola Disease Basics - CDC The virus belongs to the Filoviridae family

The virus is zoonotic, meaning it spreads from animals to humans, and can subsequently spread through human-to-human transmission.

: Patients are not contagious until they begin to exhibit symptoms. 🤒 Signs & Symptoms Bundibugyo virus ( Bundibugyo ebolavirus )

: Occurs through close contact with the blood, secretions, or organs of infected animals (such as bats, chimpanzees, or forest antelopes).

Symptoms typically appear suddenly after an incubation period of 2 to 21 days (averaging 8 to 10 days). Early ("Dry") Symptoms Sudden fever Fatigue and muscle pain Severe headache and sore throat Advanced ("Wet") Symptoms Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea Impaired kidney and liver function : Patients are not contagious until they begin

: Spreads via direct contact with broken skin or mucous membranes and the bodily fluids (blood, saliva, sweat, vomit, feces) of an infected person. It also spreads via contaminated surfaces and materials.