Whats Ebola? What are the symptoms of Ebola? Infection with the Ebola virus usually has a sudden onset between two and 21 days after exposure to the virus. The initial symptoms are non-specific and similar to a flu-like illness and include fever (38.6ºC/101.5ºF or higher), weakness, muscle and joint pains, headache, diarrhoea and vomiting. Other symptoms may include stomach pain, rash and sore throat. Later, there may be unexplained bruising or bleeding and failure of the liver and kidneys and death may occur. How do you get Ebola? The virus is spread through direct contact with the blood and body fluids (urine, faeces, saliva, vomit) of a person, suffering from or having died with, Ebola. Ebola virus can be transmitted through direct contact with items that have been contaminated with the virus, such as soiled clothing, bed linen or used needles. It cannot be transmitted through the air.
Posted on: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 08:30:04 +0000
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