Ebola (2026)

Symptoms typically appear suddenly after an incubation period of 2 to 21 days (averaging 8 to 10 days). Early ("Dry") Symptoms Sudden fever Fatigue and muscle pain Severe headache and sore throat Advanced ("Wet") Symptoms Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea Impaired kidney and liver function

Ebola is a rare but severe, often fatal illness in humans and nonhuman primates caused by viruses within the genus Orthoebolavirus (formerly Ebolavirus ). First recognized in 1976 in simultaneous outbreaks in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo) and South Sudan, it takes its name from the Ebola River. 🔬 Virology & Species 🔬 Virology & Species : Spreads via direct

: Spreads via direct contact with broken skin or mucous membranes and the bodily fluids (blood, saliva, sweat, vomit, feces) of an infected person. It also spreads via contaminated surfaces and materials. : Occurs through close contact with the blood,

The virus is zoonotic, meaning it spreads from animals to humans, and can subsequently spread through human-to-human transmission. 🔬 Virology & Species : Spreads via direct

: Occurs through close contact with the blood, secretions, or organs of infected animals (such as bats, chimpanzees, or forest antelopes).

Internal and external bleeding (e.g., gums, stools), though not universally present 🏥 Diagnosis & Management Ebola Disease Basics - CDC

: Fruit bats of the Pteropodidae family are considered the natural hosts.