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Ebola Virus Disease

Published
November 24, 2024
Last updated
May 24, 2024

About Ebola

Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is a rare but severe viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) caused by the Ebola Virus. Any suspected case(s) of EVD should be promptly reported to public health.  The virus can spread person-to-person through direct contact with blood or bodily fluids of a person who is sick with or has died from EVD. Healthcare personnel can be exposed to Ebola virus by touching a patient’s body fluids, contaminated medical supplies and equipment, or contaminated environmental surfaces. Preventing transmission of EVD in healthcare settings requires careful application of infection control measures, including but not limited to the effective use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Patients sick with EVD may develop symptoms anywhere from 2 to 21 days after contact with the virus, with an average of 8 to 10 days. The course of the illness typically progresses from “dry” symptoms initially (such as fever, aches and pains, and fatigue), and then progresses to “wet” symptoms (such as diarrhea and vomiting) as the person becomes sicker.

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