Ebola hemorrhagic fever


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Slide 1 : Ebola hemorrhagic fever
Slide 2 : Overview Ebola hemorrhagic fever is a severe and often deadly illness that can occur in humans and in primates (monkeys, gorillas).Ebola hemorrhagic fever has made worldwide news because of its destructive potential.
Slide 3 : Symptoms *Arthritis & Backache (low) & Diarrhea *Fatigue & Headache & Malaise & Nausea *Sore throat & Vomiting & Depression *Bleeding from eyes, ears, and nose *Bleeding from the mouth and rectum (gastrointestinal bleeding) *Eye inflammation (conjunctivitis) *Genital swelling (labia and scrotum) *Increased feeling of pain in skin *Rash over the entire body that often contains blood (hemorrhagic) *Roof of mouth looks red *Seizures, coma, delirium
Slide 4 : Treatment There is no known cure. Existing medicines that fight viruses (antivirals) do not work well against this virus. The patient is usually hospitalized and will most likely need intensive care. Supportive measures for shock include medications and fluids given through a vein. Bleeding problems may require transfusions of platelets or fresh blood.
Slide 5 : Causes Ebola hemorrhagic fever (Ebola fever) is caused by a virus belonging to the family called Filoviridae. Scientists have identified four types of the Ebola virus. Three have been reported to cause disease in humans: Ebola-Zaire virus; Ebola-Sudan virus; and the Ebola-Ivory virus. The human disease has so far been limited to parts of Africa. The disease has so far been limited to parts of Africa. A very small number of people in the United States who were infected with the fourth type of the virus, known as Ebola Reston, did not develop any signs of disease. The disease can be passed to humans from infected animals and animal materials. Ebola can also be spread between humans by close contact with infected bodily fluids or through infected needles in the hospital.
Slide 6 : Tests & diagnosis *Coma & Electrolytes *Disseminated intravascular coagulation *Tests of how well the blood will clot (coagulation studies) *Tests to show whether someone has been exposed to the Ebola virus There may be signs and symptoms of:
Slide 7 : Prognosis As many as 90% of patients die from the disease. Patients usually die from shock rather than blood loss.
Slide 8 : Prevention Avoid areas in which there are epidemics. Wear a gown, gloves, and mask around sick patients. These precautions will greatly decrease the risk of transmission.
Slide 9 : Complications Survivors may have unusual problems, such as hair loss and sensory changes.
Slide 10 : When to contact a doctor Call your health care provider if you have traveled to Africa (or if you know you have been exposed to Ebola fever) and you develop symptoms of the disorder. Early diagnosis and treatment may help improve the chances of survival.

 


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