Title: Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) - Symptoms and Causes | familydoctor.org
Headings: Ebola Virus Disease
Ebola Virus Disease
What is Ebola virus disease?
Symptoms of Ebola virus disease
What causes Ebola virus disease?
How is Ebola virus disease diagnosed?
Can Ebola virus disease be prevented or avoided?
Ebola virus disease treatment
Living with Ebola virus disease
Questions to ask your doctor
Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Ebola virus disease
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: History of Ebola virus disease

Content: Early symptoms can include: Fatigue
Fever
Muscle pain
Headache
Weakness
Later symptoms can include: Nausea
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Unexplained bruising or bleeding, such as a bloody nose, bloodshot eyes, or bloody urine or diarrhea
What causes Ebola virus disease? EVD is caused by the Ebola virus. It’s origin or how it started is unknown. Scientists believe that it is animal-borne and most likely comes from bats, which transmit the Ebola virus to other animals and humans. There is no proof that mosquitos or other insects can transmit the virus. Once infected, a person can spread the virus to other people. The Ebola virus is not as contagious as common viruses, such as colds or the flu. It is not spread through air, water, or food.