Title: Centre for Health Protection - Ebola Virus Disease
Headings: Health Topics
Health Topics
Ebola Virus Disease
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Causative agent
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Content: Perform hand hygiene frequently, especially before and after touching the mouth, nose or eyes; before eating; after using the toilet, after touching public installations such as handrails or door knobs; or when hands are contaminated by respiratory secretion after coughing or sneezing. Wash hands with liquid soap and water, and rub for at least 20 seconds. Then rinse with water and dry with either a clean cotton towel or a paper towel. If hand washing facilities are not available, or when hands are not visibly soiled, hand hygiene with 70 to 80% alcohol-based handrub is an effective alternative. Avoid close contact with feverish or ill persons, and avoid contact with patients’ blood and body fluids, and objects contaminated with blood or body fluids of patients. Avoid contact with animals. Cook food thoroughly before consumption.