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Updated 2026-06-16 16:01

Ebola produces serious hemorrhagic fever driven by high death rates. It spreads chiefly by close contact infectious fluids from sick people. The virus is native parts of Africa, with outbreaks frequently in rural areas. Notable epidemics include 2014-2016 West African outbreak, impacting those three countries. Another outbreak took place in 2020 the DRC. Clinical signs often start after 2-21 days after exposure, with fever, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Current treatments focus on care that supports, including fluid replacement plus managing complications, as well as experimental treatment and vaccine use.