Ebola -

: Occurs through close contact with the blood, secretions, or organs of infected animals (such as bats, chimpanzees, or forest antelopes).

The virus belongs to the Filoviridae family. There are six identified species, four of which cause disease in humans: : Occurs through close contact with the blood,

: Fruit bats of the Pteropodidae family are considered the natural hosts. : The most common and deadliest cause of outbreaks

: The most common and deadliest cause of outbreaks. Sudan virus ( Sudan ebolavirus ) . Bundibugyo virus ( Bundibugyo ebolavirus ) . Taï Forest virus ( Taï Forest ebolavirus ) . 🪵 Transmission Taï Forest virus ( Taï Forest ebolavirus )

Symptoms typically appear suddenly after an incubation period of 2 to 21 days (averaging 8 to 10 days). Early ("Dry") Symptoms Sudden fever Fatigue and muscle pain Severe headache and sore throat Advanced ("Wet") Symptoms Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea Impaired kidney and liver function