Ebola virus disease (EVD), , is a severe, often fatal illness in humans it is transmitted to people from wild animals and spreads in the human population through human-to-human transmission

It is thought that fruit bats of the Pteropodidae family are natural Ebola virus hosts. Ebola is introduced into the human population through close contact with the blood, secretions, organs or other bodily fluids

then spreads through human-to-human transmission via direct contact

• a high temperature (fever)
• a headache
• joint and muscle pain
• a soar throat
• severe muscle weakness

These symptoms start suddenly .

diarrhea and vomiting , a rash, stomach pain and reduced kidney and liver function can follow. The person may then bleed internally, and may also bleed from the ears, eyes, nose or mouth.

diagnosis by lab invistigations

Supportive care-rehydration with oral or intravenous fluids- and treatment of specific symptoms, improves survival

• wash your hands frequently
• make sure fruit and vegetables are properly washed and peeled before you eat them
• avoid physical contact with anyone who has possible symptoms of an infection
• don't handle dead animals or their raw meat