Could there be a pandemic of the Ebola Haemorragic Fever Virus in Westernised Nations? The World Health Organization has called the present 2014 West African Ebola outbreak a worldwide health emergency as officials reveal their concern about the plague moving more rapidly than it can be controlled, and how to stem the exposure to the worst Ebola disease epidemic in history where over 2,500 individuals have succumbed to the infection.
Outbreaks of Ebola virus or haemorrhagic fever, have actually occurred primarily in Central and West Africa. Ebola can widen from country to nation when people travel. So it is possible for it to reach the United States and other western countries if a contaminated person travels there.
Exactly what is Ebola Virus or Hemorrhagic Fever?
Ebola is an unusual but lethal virus that spreads within the body causing massive and unmanageable blood loss inside and outside the body due to the levels of blood-clotting cells within the blood stream falling. The Ebola virus can be deadly to as many as 90% of contaminated individuals.
How do you get contaminated with Ebola?
Ebola isn't really as contagious as even more common viruses like a cold or influenza. The very first break out of the illness in a human is when they come into contact with an infected animal such as a monkey, chimp, or fruit bat and it moves from person to person the same way a pandemic starts. Individuals are exposed to the deadly Ebola virus or haemorrhagic fever from direct contact with the blood, secretions or body fluids of a contaminated individual. The condition often spreads out through friends and families caring for a contaminated individual, by coming into close contact with feeding or touching them. People can also be exposed to the Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever infection by touching polluted surfaces or syringes.
Exactly what are the signs of Ebola?
Contact with the disease and the beginning of signs varies from 2 to 21 days. In its early stages a person contaminated with the Ebola virus have warning signs similar to a cold or the flu. Symptoms are usually high fever, headache, sore throat, muscle and joint pains. As the condition becomes worse, it causes unrestrained blood loss within the internal body organs, in addition to from the eyes, ears, and nose. Often individuals will most likely throw up or cough up blood. These extreme signs are typically followed by severe chest discomfort, shock and death.
How Is the Ebola Virus identified?
Often it's hard for doctors to identify if a person has Ebola simply from the presenting signs. Doctors could test to eliminate other illness such as malaria or cholera, and could likewise do blood and tissue sample screening. If you are infected with the Ebola bacteria, you will certainly be isolated in a medical facility right away, to prevent infecting the public with this lethal Ebola hemorrhagic virus, enabling those not infected to have the best likelihood to survive a life-threatening disaster in exposed urban areas.
How is the Ebola Virus managed?
There is no specific treatment for the disease. A contaminated person will receive nursing treatment such as maintaining their fluid consumption, oxygen levels and blood pressure, and treating any complications of the infection. The condition can be lethal within ten days of the beginning of symptoms of the disease.
How is the further spread of the Ebola infection contained?
The stopping of the spread of the Ebola viral infection involves separating the individual and then 'barrier' nursing them; with doctors and nurses putting on safety masks, gloves, surgical gowns, and goggles. The aim of these safety measures is to prevent medical personnel from coming into direct contact with the blood, body fluids and secretions of individuals with the likely lethal disease .
Ron Kelly is a former First Response Professional in disaster and emergency incidents. He is creator of the 'Best Urban Disaster Survival Books' containing the simple 'shortcuts to survival' Action Blueprints and Emergency Guides that show you how to live though a scary urban disaster at home, in the office, or your car.
