Ebola Symptoms
Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever in an individual who has been infected only a few
days is difficult to diagnose because early symptoms, such as red eyes and a
skin rash, are nonspecific to the virus and are seen in other patients with
diseases that occur much more frequently. However, if a person has the
constellation of symptoms described above, and infection with Ebola virus is
suspected, isolate the patient and notify local and state health departments
Symptoms of Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever
The incubation period for Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever ranges from 2 to 21 days. The
onset of illness is abrupt and is characterized by:
- fever
- headache
- joint and muscle aches
- sore throatweakness, followed by diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain
A rash, red eyes, hiccups and internal and external bleeding may be seen in
some patients.
Researchers do not understand why some people are able to recover from Ebola HF
and others are not. However, it is known that patients who die usually have not
developed a significant immune response to the virus at the time of death.
If you develop symptoms, consider consulting a doctor who focuses on
international medicine or infectious diseases. A specialist may be able to
recognize and treat your illness more quickly than a doctor who isn't trained in
these areas can.
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