Title: Ebola: Symptoms, treatment, and causes
Headings: Ebola: What you need to know
Ebola: What you need to know
Symptoms of Ebola
What are the treatments for Ebola?
Ebola vaccines
Ebola prevention
What causes Ebola?
How does Ebola transmission occur in humans?
What is the history of Ebola?
Risk factors for Ebola outbreak
Tests and diagnosis

Content: The full results of this trial were published in Lancet
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in February 2017. The next step is to make these vaccines available as soon as possible – and in sufficient quantities – to protect critical frontline workers and to make a difference in the epidemic’s future evolution. Ebola prevention
It is still unknown how individuals are infected with Ebola, so stopping infection is still difficult. Preventing transmission is achieved by: ensuring all healthcare workers wear protective clothing
implementing infection-control measures, such as complete equipment sterilization and routine use of disinfectant
isolation of Ebola patients from contact with unprotected persons
Thorough sterilization and proper disposal of needles in hospitals are essential in preventing further infection and halting the spread of an outbreak. Ebola tends to spread quickly through families and among friends as they are exposed to infectious secretions when caring for an ill individual. The virus can also spread quickly within healthcare settings for the same reason, highlighting the importance of wearing appropriate protective equipment, such as masks, gowns, and gloves. Together with the WHO, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has developed a set of guidelines to help prevent and control the spread of Ebola – Infection Control for Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers In the African Healthcare Setting
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. What causes Ebola? Ebola is caused by viruses in the Ebolavirus and Filoviridae family.