Hey m&m, I’ll discuss what causes Ebola in humans, how someone
can become infected, and prevention measures.
As previously discussed in the initial overview, Ebola is caused by the
Ebola virus.
Animals it can be found in:
- Fruit bats
- Chimpanzees, gorillas, monkeys
- Possibly other animals.
It is transferred through contact with Infected
animal’s secretions such as
- Blood
- Organs
- Other bodily fluids
Humans transmit it directly to one another through infected blood,
secretions, organs, and bodily fluids of infected people
This can also include:
- Saliva, sweat,
- Vomit,
- Breast milk
- Semen
- Urine and feces
- Others
This can be transferred through broken skin or mucous membranes such as eyes nose and mouth, and
materials such as bedding, clothing, bandages, medical equipment and needles.
Check out these DOs and DO NOTs for a colorful graphic with great information about what to avoid!
The graphic below has great facts to dissolve any myths about Ebola:
Who is at risk?
Health-care workers are at high risk when treating patients with
suspected or confirmed Ebola Virus Disease. This is usually due to poor
infection control precautions.
People at burial or funeral ceremonies that may make contact with the
mourned may be at risk if the person was infected as well.
REMEMBER THIS
- ***As long as the blood contains the Ebola virus, people will remain infectious!
- **Someone cannot spread Ebola until they are showing symptoms.
- *There is not enough research to confirm or reject the idea of possible transmission of the virus through sexual activity.
Finally, just to bring the point home and just to give you more graphics since I know you like simple pictures... Check out below for 6 simple but effective ways for prevention!
Resources:
Ebola virus disease. (2014, September 1). Retrieved April 4,
2015, from
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs103/en/
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs103/en/
Ebola virus disease. (2014, Octover 10). Retrieved April 17, 2015, from
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001339.htm
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