Ebola Virus Net is the web resource for anyone interested in ebola. Ebola (Ebola hemorrhagic fever), is a severe, often fatal disease in humans and nonhuman primates such as monkeys, gorillas, and chimpanzees. Ebola is a rare and deadly disease caused by infection with a virus of the family Filoviridae, genus Ebolavirus. There are five identified Ebolavirus species, four of which have caused disease in humans. Ebola is found in several African countries. The first Ebola species was discovered in 1976 near the Ebola River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Since then, outbreaks have appeared sporadically in Africa. When an infection does occur in humans, the virus can be spread to others through direct contact with the blood or body fluids of a person who is sick with Ebola, or through contact with objects that have been contaminated with the blood or body fluids of an infected person. Currently there are no specific vaccines or medicines that have been proven to be effective against Ebola.

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  Sat, 23 Jun 2018 18:56 GMT
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  Fri, 22 Jun 2018 00:26 GMT
• Ebola outbreak in Congo is 'largely contained': World Health Organization
  Wed, 20 Jun 2018 13:28 GMT
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• Democratic Republic of the Congo: Ebola Situation Report, 20 June, 2018
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• 'They're at risk:' Congo's taxi drivers fear Ebola's spread
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• Fight against Ebola continues in high security African lab
  Thu, 21 Jun 2018 00:01 GMT
• Ebola outbreak in DRC is 'ongoing' but WHO is 'cautiously optimistic'
  Fri, 8 Jun 2018 20:27 GMT
• More suspected Ebola cases noted, but total holds steady
  Mon, 18 Jun 2018 22:03 GMT
• Winning hearts and minds in the newest Ebola zone
  Sat, 9 Jun 2018 19:37 GMT
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• PRO/EDR> Ebola update (41): Congo DR, cases, WHO, contacts
  Sat, 23 Jun 2018 10:51:58 -0400
  Ebola -- DR Congo
  The Ministry of Health and WHO continue to closely monitor the outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Over 1 month into the response, further spread of EVD has largely been contained. However, in spite of the progress made, there should be no room for laxity and complacency until the outbreak is controlled. The focus of the response remains on intensive surveillance, including active case finding, investigation of suspected cases and alerts and contact