Category: Ebola

Table of Contents Introduction Threat Assessment of Ebola and Impact of the Illness The threat level in the United States Medical Treatment Methods Public Health Preventive Measures References Introduction Ebola is a viral disease that was first detected in 1976 in Central Africa. The disease is normally associated with high fever an hemorrhage. The disease…

Table of Contents Introduction Description of the Disease Transmission Diagnosis Medication and Treatment Prevention Recent Outbreak References Introduction Ebola and Marburg viruses are considered among the deadliest viruses that can attack humans. These viruses are associated with the rapid deterioration of health and high mortality rates. The current treatment options for the viruses are ineffective…

Overview of the Event The Ebola outbreak is West Africa is one of the biggest concerns among world leaders in the current society. According to Blokehead (2014), the outbreak begun in December 2013 when a person tested positive of the Ebola virus in Guinea. It then spread very quickly to the neighboring nations of Liberia,…

Table of Contents Introduction Purpose of the Study Importance of the Topic to Public Health Study Design Literature Review References Introduction Ebola virus, also called Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is a fatal and rare disease caused by the Ebola virus. The virus affects humans and non-human primates such as gorillas, chimpanzees, and monkeys. Marburg disease is…