Definition & Bedeutung von "ebola"

What is "ebola"?

Ebola is a serious and often deadly viral illness caused by the Ebola virus. It is characterized by symptoms such as fever, intense headache, muscle pain, weakness, fatigue, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and unexplained bleeding or bruising. Ebola is spread to humans from wild animals and can spread through human-to-human contact by touching bodily fluids. The virus can cause outbreaks with high death rates, though early supportive care and isolation of infected individuals can improve survival chances. Efforts to control Ebola outbreaks include rapid diagnosis, quarantine measures, and vaccination campaigns.