Ebola: A Dangerous Infectious Disease
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Ebola is a severe infectious disease that can be fatal. It's caused by a virus transmitted through contact with infected bodily fluids. Outbreaks have mainly occurred in West and Central Africa, with significant outbreaks reported in recent decades. Prevention and control of Ebola relies on avoiding contact with infected individuals and thorough hygiene practices.
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Ebola is a dangerous infectious disease. It causes a severe illness and can lead to death. Ebola first appeared in 1976. The first cases were in two villages near the Ebola River in Central Africa. The disease spread from there to other African countries. Ebola is caused by a virus. This virus spre...
Ebola is a dangerous infectious disease. It causes a severe illness and can lead to death. Ebola first appeared in 1976. The first cases were in two villages near the Ebola River in Central Africa. The disease spread from there to other African countries. Ebola is caused by a virus. This virus spreads through contact with the blood or body fluids of infected animals or people. The disease can spread quickly if people are close to each other. Ebola does not spread through the air, like the flu, but it can still be very dangerous. Ebola outbreaks have happened mainly in West and Central Africa. In 2014, there was a big outbreak in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Thousands of people became sick and many died. There have also been small outbreaks in other countries, but they were controlled quickly. Experts are working hard to prevent future outbreaks of Ebola. They use vaccines, careful cleaning, and special protective clothes to stop the virus. People can help prevent Ebola by avoiding contact with infected people and animals, and by washing hands often. With careful actions, we can reduce the spread of Ebola and save lives.
