Ebola Haemorrhagic Fever
Ebola haemorrhagic fever (Ebola HF) is a severe, often-fatal disease in humans and non-human primates (monkeys and chimpanzees).
The disease is caused by infection with the Ebola virus, named after a river in the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire) in Africa, where it was first recognised.
Within a few days of becoming infected with the virus you will get:
- High fever
- Headache
- Muscle aches
- Stomach pain
- Fatigue
- Diarrhoea
Within one week of becoming infected with the virus you will then progress to:
- Chest pain
- Shock
- Death
Diagnosis and treatment: Taking a blood test will show the virus. Treatment is not available. More than 50% of those contracting Ebola are reported as fatalities. Vaccine is not available.
Prevent Ebola haemorrhagic fever by:
- Avoid contact with blood
- Avoid contact with un clean rivers
- Avoid contact with hospitals or medical clinic in areas with Ebola
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