Question

4) In a well thought out essay explain why are the outbreaks of Ebola virus usually so localized and what organism appears to be its reservoir.

Answer 1

ebola virus - first discovered in 1976, when an outbreak occured in sudan

types of ebola - 1. zaire ebolavirus

2. sudan ebolavirus

3. ivory coast ebolavirus

4. ebola rston

5. bundibugyo ebolavirus

the current outbreak involve zaire ebolavirus , which shows symptoms within 6-12 days of infection. this virus leads to severe immunosuppression, but most deaths are attributed to dehydration caused by gastric problems

early symptoms involves

1. flu like symptoms( non specific)

2. sudden onset of fever

3 diarrhea, headache, muscles pain, vomitting, abdominal pain, & sore throat

where did the ebola came from- the potential host for this virus includes human, various monkey species, gorilla, baboons, duiker, rodents, & fruit bats

transmission- epidemics of this virus disease are generally throught to began when an individual becomes infected through contact with the meat or body fluid of an infected animals. once the patient becomes ill or dies, then the virus spread to other who come into direct contact with the infected individual blood, skin , or other body fluids.

studies in laboratory have found that animal can be infected with ebola through droplet inoculation of virus into the mouth or eyes.