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The Ebola epidemic began in Guinea in December 2013 and killed more than 11,300 people, devastating economies and health systems in West Africa.
Ebola Virus Disease | Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever: Cause Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment
Ebola is caused by a virus via direct contact with body fluids or infected blood. Scientists have identified five types of Ebola or Ebola hemorrhagic fever virus.
Ebola is caused by a virus via direct contact with body fluids or infected blood. Scientists have identified five types of Ebola or Ebola hemorrhagic fever virus.
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In 2014, the Ebola outbreak sparked anxiety about a possible global pandemic and led some governments to threaten or unilaterally enforce travel bans to and from the worst-affected countries.
The WHO declared an end to the latest Ebola outbreak in Guinea last week, but warned a recurrence of the killer haemorrhagic fever remained a threat.
In all, the virus affected 10 countries, including the United States and Spain, with more than 28,000 cases reported -- virtually all in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone.
World Support for Ebola: US$35 Million Funding from King Abdallah of Saudi Arabia
Zaire ebolavirus is commonly known as Ebola. It was previously known as ebola haemorrhagic fever and is a deadly human illness.
Zaire ebolavirus is commonly known as Ebola. It was previously known as ebola haemorrhagic fever and is a deadly human illness.
The WHO has drawn biting criticism for its delayed response to the Ebola crisis and its failure to identify the outbreak.
Ebola Vaccine Shows 100% Efficacy in Trials, the End of the Deadly Virus Could be Near
Analysis of an Ebola trial being implemented at Guinea shows that the vaccine, VSV-EBOV, developed by the Public Health Agency of Canada, is highly effective.
Analysis of an Ebola trial being implemented at Guinea shows that the vaccine, VSV-EBOV, developed by the Public Health Agency of Canada, is highly effective.
The World Bank also announced a new programme to mobilise funds quickly against virulent disease outbreaks.
Marburg Virus Disease - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention
Marburg virus is an animal virus that has infected the human race and first reported from Marburg. The virus is incidentally from the same family as the one that causes Ebola.
Marburg virus is an animal virus that has infected the human race and first reported from Marburg. The virus is incidentally from the same family as the one that causes Ebola.
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