Ebola

Question 1

What type of virus is the Ebola virus?

Answer 1

Filovirus

Question 2

What symptoms does the Ebola virus cause?

Answer 2

Flu-like symptoms : vomiting, diarrhoea, headaches, confusion, rash, internal/external bleeding at 5-7 days

Question 3

How is the Ebola virus spread?

Answer 3

Direct contact with bodily fluids

Question 4

Name a drug which is used to treat Ebola.

Answer 4

ZMapp