.Transmission
Ebola is extremely contagious, and is transmitted through contact with body fluids such as saliva, blood, semen, or body discharges.
Symptoms
The early symptoms of the virus are said to mimic the symptoms of malaria or flu at first. In general, it takes about 2-21 days for symptoms to become visible.
According to reports, people who have the virus aren’t contagious until symptoms become visible.
Early Symptoms
Vomiting
Nausea
Diarrhea
Headache
Arthritis
Sore throat
Fever
Chills
Backache
Malaise (a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or lack of well-being).
Fatigue
Late symptoms
Rash over the entire body that often contains blood
Bleeding from the mouth and rectum (gastrointestinal bleeding)
Genital swelling
Bleeding from ears, nose, and eyes
Eye swelling (conjunctivitis)
Increased feeling of pain in the skin
Redness in the roof of mouth
How can you protect yourself?
Avoid consuming bush meat or suya: There are reports that bush meat may be carrying the virus. For extra pre-cautions, avoid eating suya. In general, try to stick to food you have prepared yourself, instead of consuming food from outside sources.
Wash hands: You should wash your hands with soap frequently
Disinfect your surroundings: According to reports, the virus cannot survive disinfectants, heat, direct sunlight, detergents, and soaps.
Fumigate your environment
Wear protective gear if you are interacting with people who have Ebola
Don’t touch corpses: Carcasses can still transmit the virus.
Setting the record straight
Ebola is NOT an airborne disease
Ebola CANNOT be transmitted via mosquito bite
For more information on Ebola, www.ebolafacts.com. The site has done a great job of providing comprehensive information about the disease
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