EbolaBy Jakob Bengtsson and Sturla Slotsvik
Introduction
Ebola is a viral disease which affect humans and other primates
Five species Fruit batsZaire (Congo), Sudan – 1976Outbreak 2014 – most deadly (11,311)
Cause and transmission
Caused by 4 of 5 viruses (Zaire, Sudan, Tai Forest, Bundibugyo)
Blood or body fluidsTransmission depends on severityBreast milk and semenDried state – few hoursLiquid state – few days
Ethiology
Immune cells main target – septic stateEndothelial cells – bleeding Immune suppressiveLiver – improper clotting
Symptoms
2 days to 3 weeksFever, sore throat, muscular pain, headachesVomiting, diarrhea, rashBleeding High risk of death 50-90% - fluid loss
Epidemiology
Sub-Saharan Africa1976-2013: 1716 confirmed casesGreatest outbreak 2014 – 28000 confirmed
cases2014 – GuineaLibera and Sierra Leone
Epidemiology
Epidemiology
Treatment
July 2015 – no medication July 2015 – development of vaccineSymptomatic treatmentAvoid usage of Aspirin/Ibuprofen – bleeding Isolation
Future
Development of medicines/vaccines – trialsRisk for new outbreaksPoor developed health care
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebola_virus_disease
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebola_virus_epidemic_in_West_Africa#Virology
