Medical Subject Headings (MeSH): Ebolavirus

Ebolavirus is a type of virus that can cause a severe and often fatal disease called Ebola virus disease (EVD). It is transmitted to humans from animals, and it can also be transmitted from person to person through close contact with bodily fluids of an infected person or through contact with objects that have been contaminated with the virus.

Symptoms of EVD can appear anywhere from 2 to 21 days after exposure to the virus and may include fever, headache, muscle pain, fatigue, diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In some cases, the virus can also cause more severe symptoms, such as difficulty breathing, rash, and bleeding.

EVD can be difficult to diagnose because its symptoms are similar to those of other infectious diseases, such as malaria or typhoid fever. Healthcare workers should use protective equipment, including gloves, gowns, masks, and goggles, when caring for patients with EVD. It is also important to follow infection prevention and control measures to prevent the spread of the virus.

There is no specific treatment for EVD, but supportive care, such as rehydration and electrolyte replacement, can help manage symptoms and improve the chances of survival. There are also several experimental treatments and vaccines that are being developed for EVD, but they are not yet widely available.