The first case of Ebola virus appeared in 1976, the disease is caused by infection with Ebola virus, named after a river in Democratic Republic of Congo where it was first recognized.
Reported countries ever with Ebola
Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Sudan, Ivory Coast, Uganda, Republic of Congo and now Nigeria.
Method of Contraction
● Close contact with the body of infected person.
● Contact with secretion of infected person.
● Contact with organs or other bodily fluids of infected person (stool, urine, saliva, semen, tears, sweat)
Signs and Symptoms
Fever, Intense weakness, muscle pain, headache and sore throat which is followed by vomiting, diarrhea, rash, impaired kidney and liver function, internal and external bleeding.
Incubation period is 2-21days and patient can only become contagious once he/she begins to show symptoms.
Cure
There is no known cure for Ebola virus and it would be right if we discard and ignore rumors going about that kola-nut and salt water can cure Ebola. This is because there has not been any clinical trial to validate these claims. However, trial drugs for its treatment are now available in the West African countries where outbreaks have been reported; and worthy of note is the NANO SILVER drug that has been donated by a Nigerian scientist in the diaspora.
Prevention
● Regular hand washing with soap and water
● Avoid eating bush meat
● Avoid crowded areas
● Avoid illicit sex
General facts about viruses
● They’re the smallest of all micro-organisms
● They live in the cell of their host and might not hurt them (like the Ebola virus in fruit bats)
● They’re the easiest of all micro-organisms to kill when outside its host
● Vaccines are the only drugs workable against viruses
● There isn’t any cure for viruses (HIV, EBOLA) yet.
Kindly report any case of anyone showing any of the mentioned symptoms to the nearest medical center for proper care or you call these toll free numbers for help (08037879701, 08037154575)
Let’s work together to keep our community Free from Ebola!!!!!!!!!
Be Inspired!
Remain Motivated!
Acknowledgement:
This piece was developed (with slight adjustments by me) by my two youngest brothers, Chinedu Akpa (an OAU Pharmacist in training) and Chigozie Akpa (an intending OAU trained Lawyer and blogger at www.akpachigozie.blogspot.com)
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