Ebola is an acute viral infectious disease that

Introduction What are the signs and

causes hemorrhagic fever in humans and primates
Ebola disease was first identified in 1976 first
(monkeys, gorillas and chimpanzees). It is one of symptoms of Ebola?
described by Dr. David Finkes, when several cases
two members of a family of RNA viruses Ebola has an incubation perodo of 2 to 21 days.
of hemorrhagic fever occurred in Zaire and
(ribonucleic acid) called Filoviridae. It is an
Sudan. The name of the virus to Ebola River in The first symptoms are:
infection that is characterized by a high
Zaire located geographically should. According to High fever
mortality rate, ranging between 50% and 95% of Muscle aches
WHO, since the discovery of Ebola virus in 1976
those affected. Weakness
and until 2012 they have been documented around Headache
Sore throat
1,850 cases of hemorrhagic fever. But in 2013,

the virus first appeared in history in West Africa,

considered a serious disease with a fatality rate

of up to 95% probably caused by bats or monkeys.

How is it transmitted?
It is transmitted by direct contact and through The next phase is characterized by:
contact with body fluids of a sick person either:
Vomiting
1. Blood, saliva, vomit, urine and / or feces. Diarrea
Rash
Liver and kidney dysfunction

What is Ebola?
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Who they are at risk of consumption.

contracting Ebola?
1. Travelers to areas considered risky.
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2. Health personnel in contact with

patients ebola.
3. Anyone who has close contact with a
sick person.

the Ebola
Torres Prez, Claudia
mercedes
Facultad de Medicina Humana y
Ciencias de la Salud

Escuela Acadmica Profesional de

How can you prevent Enfermera
Ebola? Cycle : VII
Ebola can be prevented if: English : II
1. Avoid direct contact with body fluids. Mister : Yhony Villegas
2. Wash hands frequently with soap and
water. 2,017
3. Maintain good hygiene practices.