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Updated 2026-06-16 16:01

Ebolavirus produces serious hemorrhagic fever driven by high mortality rates. It spreads mostly via hands-on contact infectious fluids from sick people. The virus is native African regions, as outbreaks frequently in rural areas. Notable epidemics include the 2014-2016 West African epidemic, hitting Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Another outbreak occurred in 2020 DR Congo. Clinical signs typically appear in 2-21 days following exposure, such as high fever, vomiting, watery diarrhea, and stomach pain. Current treatments focus on care that supports, like IV fluids and management of complications, as well as trials plus vaccines.