Title: Ebola Virus and Disease
Headings: Ebola Virus and Disease
Ebola Virus and Disease
What Is Ebola?
What Causes Ebola?
Risk Factors and Transmission
What Are the Symptoms of Ebola?
How Is Ebola Diagnosed?
How Is Ebola Treated?
Prevention
Complications
Outlook

Content: If no symptoms appear within 21 days, Ebola is ruled out. How Is Ebola Treated? The Ebola virus does not have a cure or vaccine at this time. Instead, measures are taken to keep the person as comfortable as possible. Supportive care measures may include: giving medications to maintain blood pressure
managing electrolyte balances
providing extra oxygen, if needed
providing intravenous and/or oral fluids to prevent dehydration
treating coexisting infections
preventing other infections from occurring
administering blood products if indicated
Prevention
Individuals can take several precautions to protect against Ebola. These steps include: avoiding contact with blood and body fluids
practicing careful hand hygiene, including washing hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
refraining from engaging in burial rituals that involve handling the body of a person who died from Ebola
wearing protective clothing around wildlife
refraining from handling items a person with Ebola has handled (this includes clothing, bedding, needles, or medical equipment)
Healthcare workers and lab technicians also must practice precautions. This includes isolating people with Ebola and wearing protective gowns, gloves, masks, and eye shields when coming in contact with the infected person or their belongings. Careful protocol and disposal of these protective materials is also vital for infection prevention.