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EBOLA VIRUSNOVEMBER 27th 2014
PRESENTATION BY
DHEERAJ KUMARSUBHAM VISHWAKARMA
DEADLY AMONG ALL
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We would like to extend our gratitude to the many people who helped to bring this presentation to fruition. First, we
would like to thank Mam SHIKTA BISWAS for providing
us the opportunity of taking part in this session. We are so deeply
grateful for her help, in this presentation.
Thank You
GROUP MEMBERS
DHEERAJ KUMAR15500713020
SUBHAM VISHWAKARMA15500713054
Overview WHAT IS EBOLA BACKGROUND OR HISTORY OF EBOLA TYPES OF EBOLA CAUSES MODE OF TRANSMISSION SYMPTOMS OF EBOLA HOW IS EBOLA FEVER TREATED PREVENTION VACCINE DEVELOPED
WHAT IS EBOLA VIRUS
A virus which causes hemorrhagic feversLive in animal hostsHumans can contract the viruses from infected animals.
BACKGROUND
The virus was named after the Ebola river in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where it
was first discovered.It was first discovered in 1976.
TYPES OF EBOLA Ebola Zaire Ebola Sudan Ebola Ivory Coast Ebola Bundibugyp Ebola Reston
The first four are found in Africa except Ebola Reston found in the Philippines
which affects animal only.
CAUSESFound in :-
African monkeys.Chimps.Fruit bats.Pigs.
MODE OF TRANSMISSION
Transmission from animals to humans
Waste products (By Contact)Blood (By Eating Flesh)
Transmission from person to person
sick relatives prepare the dead for burialMedical personnel
Symptoms of EBOLA
Redness in the eyes. Swelling of the genitals.Internal and external bleeding.Bleeding rash over the entire body.
How is Ebola Fever TreatedThere is no cure for Ebola fever.
Means to Help to Ease Symptoms
Oxygen therapy Intravenous fluids Blood transfusions Medications to treat shock Pain medications
Tests and diagnosis
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)Reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Treatments and drugs
No antiviral medications have proved effective
Supportive hospital care includes: Providing fluids Maintaining blood pressure Providing oxygen as needed Replacing lost blood Treating other infections that develop
Prevention
Prevention
AVOID AREAS OF KNOWN OUTBREAKSWASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY
AVOID BUSH MEATAVOID CONTACT WITH INFECTED PEOPLE
FOLLOW INFECTION-CONTROL PROCEDURESDON'T HANDLE REMAINS
Vaccine DevelopmentSCIENTISTS ARE WORKING ON A VARIETY OF
VACCINES THAT WOULD PROTECT PEOPLE FROM EBOLA VIRUS. SOME OF THE RESULTS HAVE BEEN PROMISING, BUT FURTHER TESTING IS NEEDED.
THANK YOU &
STAY SAFE