it is a severe and often deadly infectious disease caused by the Ebola virus. The virus was first identified in 1976 near the Ebola River in what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and outbreaks have since occurred sporadically in several countries, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa
Transmission
Ebola is spread through direct contact with bodily fluids from an infected person, such as blood, saliva, sweat, vomit, semen, or urine. It can also be transmitted via contaminated objects or surfaces
Symptoms
Ebola symptoms typically begin 2 to 21 days after exposure to the virus. Early symptoms include
-Fatigue
-Weakness
-Fever
-Severe headache
-Muscle pain
Treatment
There is no specific cure for Ebola, but supportive care
Prevention
-Vaccination
-Surveillance and contact tracing during outbreaks
-Safe burial practices
-Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
-Quarantine and isolation of infected individuals
