Recognizing The Epidemic of Deadly Ebola Virus

The epidemic of Ebola virus is now widespread in the West African region, even it causes the countries in the region including in the dangerous zone. Ebola virus is a virus that began to be identified in 1976 in Congo. Because this virus infection has causing thousands of people died, certainly it is very proper if it is said the Ebola virus is very deadly.

The Ebola disease or Ebola hemorrhagic fever is an acute infection which is marked by symptoms like influenza, namely high fever, sore throat, muscle ache, weakness, diarrhea and vomiting. The Ebola virus incubates in the sufferers body for 2 to 21 days since the first time virus enters the body.

The Ebola Virus Attack toward the Body 

After infecting, the Ebola virus will damage some cells targeted by the virus like HIV. But the Ebola virus infection is much more aggressive and will destroy the immune system. The physical characteristics of Ebola sufferers who began developing is; red eyes and freckled skin. Some cases of Ebola also will stop the organ function and there are great bleeding on the ears, eyes, or mouth.

The Ebola Virus Transmissio

The Ebola virus spreads through contact with blood, fluids, or fluids of animals that have been infected. And if a human has infected, then this virus will spread through the human to human faster. The highest risks of infected are the health workers and the patients family.

The Ebola virus epidemic which happened today is the spreading fastest. This is caused the symptoms of Ebola virus infection are similar to the symptoms of influenza, so it is difficult to diagnose. Therefore, the patients with the above symptoms should be wary because the Ebola virus only takes a few days to go to the next level which is certainly more dangerous.

The Ebola Virus Treatment

Until now there has not been found a vaccine or drug to overcome the Ebola virus. The infected patients given only supportive therapy, like intravenous, with the aim of balancing the body's fluids and electrolytes, defending the blood pressure and the body oxygen content, and treating the diseases that appear caused the decreased immune.

Summary:

• The Ebola virus epidemic was first identified in 1976 in the Congo and when spread in the West African region,
• The Ebola disease symptoms are high fever, sore throat, muscle ache, weakness, diarrhea and vomiting,
• The Ebola virus treatment is limited only to increase the immune system and for vaccine and the cure has not been found yet.