10 things that tell you how deadly Ebola Virus has proved to be

Ebola Virus?

But I am a CA student... why should I read about it? 

Yes readers … since we are talking about the various general awareness questions asked in the articleship interviews these days, this is one of them! 

Chances are high that your HR might grill you also on the same next. 

Before that, let’s touch on various things you must know about Ebola Virus. Here is a brief overview.

World Health Organization (WHO) calls it “One of the World’s Most Virulent Diseases.”

Ebola is a highly infectious virus that can kill up to 90% of the people who catch it, causing terror among infected communities. There is also no vaccination against it.

What are the Symptoms?

• Sudden onset of fever
• Muscle pain
• Sore throat
• Headache
• Weakness
• Rash, red eyes
• Chest pain
• Difficulty in breathing and swallowing
• Hiccups

The early symptoms progress to vomiting, diarrhea, impaired kidney and liver function and sometimes internal and external bleeding. 

These symptoms can appear 2 to 21 days after infection. Do not mistake them for signs of diseases such as malaria, typhoid fever, meningitis or even plague.

Hundreds of people are dead as the worst Ebola Virus outbreak in history sweeps through West Africa. 

The devastating effects of Ebola have been felt in West Africa for nearly six months but it has become direr in recent weeks as the Death Tolls Surged and health officials warned of a potential worldwide disaster.

Here are the 10 Most Revealing Stats about Ebola Virus?

• 4,784 Ebola cases have been reported as of September 12, 2014. This figure is thought to be less than the actual number due to many unreported cases.
• 2,400 is the number of estimated Ebola deaths as of September 12, 2014.
• WHO estimates that around 20,000 Ebola cases could occur by the time the virus is contained.
• 5 West African nations have reported cases of Ebola.
• WHO has called for 12,750 health workers to treat people infected with the virus and stem the outbreak.
• United States is expected to send 3,000 U.S. military personnel to West Africa to assist in medical training, building of health care facilities and distribution of aid.
• United States reportedly plans to distribute 4,00,000 protective kits to the four most affected West African nations.
• U.S. aid effort aims to set up 1,700 Beds in Liberia, one of the hardest hit nations.
•  According to WHO, NO Beds are available in Liberia to treat Ebola patients currently.
• 52% is the Fatality Rate of the current Ebola outbreak in West Africa.

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Sahiba Maini
Writer at CA Connect