ebola virus
The threat of Hantavirus is looming all over the world. Meanwhile, Ebola virus has also increased the concern. The World Health Organization has declared Ebola virus a global health emergency. There have been more than 80 deaths in Africa due to this virus. What is Ebola and why has it been declared a global health emergency? Will its cases increase in the coming days? Know about this.
ebola virus It is a very dangerous viral disease, whose mortality rate is considered very high. This infection mainly spreads through contact with blood, body fluids of an infected person or infected animals. Its cases have been reported in African countries before, but after about 300 cases and more than 80 deaths in the last few months, the World Health Organization has declared it a global health emergency.
Why has global health emergency been declared?
In this regard, epidemiologist Dr. Jugal Kishore says that this virus is spreading rapidly in Uganda, Africa. In such a situation, there is a possibility of it spreading to other areas also. In such a situation, all the countries of the world need to be alert about this virus. This is the reason why it has been declared a global health emergency.
According to the World Health Organization, if infected patients are not isolated in time, the risk of the infection reaching other countries may also increase. International travel and increasing movement between borders is also considered a major cause for concern.
Is it as dangerous as Corona virus?
Dr Kishore explains that this virus does not spread through air or breath like Corona. For this, close contact with the infected person is necessary. In such a situation, there is no possibility of its cases increasing like Corona, but the death rate in this virus is higher than Covid. Therefore, there is a need to remain alert. Although there is no need to panic now, it is important to remain alert. It would be better to take steps like airport screening, monitoring of passengers coming from infected countries.
Will Ebola virus cases increase in the coming days?
According to Dr. Kishore, currently the cases are increasing in Africa, it is possible that some more cases may also come to light, but it is not that the cases will increase a lot, but at the moment it is important that all the countries follow the WHO guidelines.
what are the symptoms of ebola
sore throat
high fever
Headache
weakness
muscle pain
