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: Although the Ebola virus has been present for more than 35 years, the largest outbreak began in West Africa in March 2014. This outbreak has proven more deadly, severe, and widespread than previous outbreaks. While cases have significantly declined since the peak of the outbreak, there’s still a chance of further outbreaks. Learning the facts about the virus can help prevent the spread of this deadly infection. What Causes Ebola? The Ebola virus belongs to the viral family Filoviridae. Scientists also call it Filovirus. These virus types cause hemorrhagic fever or profuse bleeding inside and outside the body. It’s accompanied by a very high fever. Ebola can be further divided into subtypes that are named for the location where they were identified.