The Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), also known as the Ebola haemorrhagic fever, is an acute, rare, and severe kind of illness that can be fatal if left untreated. Six species have been identified within the ebolavirus genus. The transmission is from infected wild animals (fruit bats, chimpanzees, gorillas, monkeys, forest antelope, or porcupines) to humans, followed by human-to-human transmission. Fever, fatigue, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, vomiting, rash, diarrhea, and impaired kidney/liver function are the observed symptoms.
Confirmation of the Ebola virus is done by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) assay, antigen-capture detection tests, and many more. There is no proven treatment for Ebola. However, it can be managed by supportive care with oral or intravenous fluids for treating pain and infection along with good…
