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Ebola


Overview

Ebola is a virus that causes severe bleeding and organ failure. It can lead to death. Humans may spread the virus to other humans through contact with bodily fluids such as blood.

Symptoms

Initial symptoms include fever, headache, aches, and chills. Later, a person may bleed inside the body and from the eyes.

Treatments

Treatment is supportive hospital care.