A Review on Transmission of Ebola Virus Disease
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چکیده
Ebola Virus Disease is a severe illness that starts with a sudden onset of fever, intense weakness, muscle pain, headache and sore throat. This is followed by vomiting, diarrhea, rash, impaired kidney and liver function, and both external and internal bleeding, according to the WHO. Ebola is not spread through the air or by water, or in general, by food. However, in Africa, Ebola may be spread as a result of handling bush meat and contact with infected bats. Ebola virus can be transmitted by direct contact with blood, body fluids, or skin of EVD patients or Persons who have died of EVD.
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