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What is Ebola?
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Quick Answer
Ebola is a severe viral disease that causes fever, vomiting, bleeding, and organ failure. Outbreaks have occurred mainly in parts of Africa, and some can be fatal very quickly.
The Full Story
Ebola virus disease is caused by ebolaviruses, which can spread through direct contact with bodily fluids of a sick person or contaminated materials. Symptoms begin with fever, weakness, and muscle pain, then may progress to vomiting, diarrhea, bleeding, and shock. The large West African outbreak from 2014 to 2016 caused more than 11,000 deaths and led to major advances in treatment and vaccination. An Ebola vaccine has since been used to help control outbreaks.
Key Facts
1.The 2014-2016 West African outbreak caused more than 11,000 deaths
2.Ebola spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids
3.A vaccine is now used in outbreak control
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