24/05/2026
🟣 Ebola
➟ Ebola disease is a rare but very serious viral infection that can spread quickly and can be life-threatening.
➟ Symptoms usually appear 2–21 days after exposure, commonly around 8–10 days.
➟ Ebola spreads through direct contact with body fluids of a sick person or someone who died from Ebola, such as blood, vomit, stool, urine, saliva, sweat, breast milk, or semen. It is not spread through air like common cold or flu.
🟣 Common signs and symptoms
➟ Fever
A sudden high fever can be an early sign.
➟ Severe tiredness and weakness
The person may feel extremely weak, exhausted, or unwell.
➟ Headache and body pain
Severe headache, muscle pain, joint pain, or body aches may occur.
➟ Sore throat
Throat pain can happen in the early stage.
➟ Vomiting and diarrhea
As illness progresses, vomiting and diarrhea may occur and can cause dehydration.
➟ Belly pain
Abdominal pain or stomach cramps may happen.
➟ Rash or red eyes sometimes
Some people may develop rash, red eyes, or skin changes.
➟ Bleeding in severe cases
Unexplained bleeding, bruising, blood in stool, bleeding gums, or vomiting blood can occur, but bleeding is not always present.
🟣 When to suspect Ebola
➟ Recent travel to an Ebola-affected area or contact with a suspected/confirmed Ebola patient.
➟ Contact with body fluids, contaminated bedding/clothes, funeral practices involving a body, or infected animals in outbreak areas.
➟ Fever or severe illness after possible exposure should be treated as urgent until ruled out.
🟣 Management
➟ Seek urgent medical care immediately
Do not wait at home if Ebola exposure is possible and symptoms start.
➟ Call before going to hospital if possible
Inform healthcare workers about travel or exposure history so they can prepare infection-control measures.
➟ Isolation is important
A suspected patient should avoid close contact with others to prevent spread.
➟ Supportive hospital care
Treatment includes fluids, electrolytes,oxygen if needed, blood pressure