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Symptoms and Treatment of Ebola Fever

In this Article we will discuss about the symptoms and treatment of Ebola Virus Infection

In this Article we will discuss the symptoms and treatment of Ebola Haemorrhagic Fever.

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What is Ebola Virus?

The incubation period of the infection is 2 to 21 days with average of 8 to 10 days i.e symptoms appear after 2 to 21 days of virus attack, the period between the virus attack and symptom appearance is called incubation period.

SYMPTOMS

  • Fever
  • Severe headache
  • Muscle ache/pain
  • Weakness
  • Fatigue
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal pain
  • Unexplained hemorrhage (bleeding or bruising)

TREATMENT

Treatment is basically symptomatic and good supportive care, proper hygiene, proper dietary and fluids supplement is an essential part of treatment. Treatment includes

  • Providing fluids and electrolytes through intravenously.
  • Oxygen therapy to maintain oxygen status.
  • Medication to manage blood pressure, reduce vomiting and diarrhea and to manage fever and pain.
  • Treatment for any complications associated with it.

Vaccinations available for Ebola Haemorrhagic Fever are:

  • cAd3-ZEBOV
  • rVSV-ZEBOV

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