The World Health Organization has declared Ebola virus a global health emergency. This means that this virus can become a threat to the whole world, but do you know that there is a vaccine for this virus. Despite this, an alert has been issued regarding the virus. There have been more than 100 deaths due to this virus. Why is there so much danger even after having the vaccine? To know about this we have talked to experts.
Ebola virus is caused by a group of viruses called Orthoebolavirus (formerly Ebolavirus), which can cause serious illness that can lead to death if not treated. Orthoebolaviruses were discovered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1976 and are found primarily in sub-Saharan Africa.
ebola It is considered one of the most dangerous viruses in the world. The death rate in this is higher than Covid. The mortality rate in Ebola is 80 to 90 percent. 80 to 90 percent of patients die after getting infected with it. It is a serious viral disease, which spreads through contact with the blood, body fluids of an infected person or infected animals. In some cases, internal bleeding occurs due to Ebola which causes death.
Why is there danger even after having the vaccine?
Epidemiologist Dr. Jugal Kishore says that like every virus, Ebola virus also has many strains. Yes. There is an FDA approved vaccine for this virus, ZairZeni. But it is not necessary that this vaccine works on every strain of this virus. There is also a dangerous strain of this virus called Bundibugyo. The cases coming now are of this strain. There is no certified vaccine available against this strain. This is considered to be the most dangerous strain of Ebola. Which spreads rapidly and there is also a risk of death. In such a situation, the danger from Ebola virus is increasing and people are also dying.
Another reason is that health facilities are weak in many remote areas of Africa. It is difficult to deliver vaccines and treatment there on time.
What are the symptoms of Ebola virus?
high fever
Tiredness
Vomit
body ache
bleeding
how to defend
Do not go to areas where cases of this virus are coming.
Do not come in contact with an infected person
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