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Ebola Virus Symptoms Prevention: In the last years, the entire world including the country has faced an epidemic like Corona. This virus had completely changed the normal life of the people and destroyed millions of families. Now for the last few months, another virus has knocked in, whose name is Ebola virus. This disease is spreading rapidly in many parts of Africa, due to which the concern of health agencies around the world has increased. According to WHO data, by mid-May, 400 to 800 cases of Ebola virus were reported. Now it is being claimed that more than one thousand patients have been confirmed. In such a situation, let us know what is Ebola virus and how it can be prevented.

How does the risk of Ebola virus spread?

• According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Ebola is a deadly and very dangerous disease, which is very important to prevent.
• Ebola virus spreads through contact with an infected person’s blood, sweat, vomit, saliva or other bodily fluids.
• According to health experts, this virus does not spread through air and water, but coming close to an infected person increases the risk of infection.
• Doctors, nurses and people caring for patients are most at risk of Ebola virus.

ebola virus What are the initial symptoms?

• According to WHO, the initial symptoms of Ebola virus are like normal viral fever, so it becomes a little difficult to identify in the beginning.
• A person affected by this disease starts feeling high fever, headache, body ache, weakness and pain in the throat.
• Apart from this, as the disease progresses, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rash and in many cases internal or external bleeding may also start.
• Experts say that after symptoms appear, it may take 2 to 21 days for Ebola virus to be confirmed.
• However, its initial signs are already becoming clear.

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How to protect against Ebola virus?

• According to doctors, caution is very important to avoid Ebola.
• One should avoid coming in contact with an infected person and wash hands frequently with soap.
• Infection can spread by touching the blood or body fluids of a sick person, so it is important to maintain distance from it.
• If a person has returned from an Ebola affected area and is feeling high fever or weakness, then a medical examination should be done immediately.
• According to health agencies, vaccination and contact tracing are the most effective ways to prevent Ebola.
• At the same time, use of PPE kit, mask and gloves is considered very important for health workers.