Ebola Flashcards
1
Q
cause?
A
Filoviridae ebolavirus
2
Q
Symptoms
A
Fever, severe headache
muscle pain
weakness
diarrhea
vomiting
abdominal pain
unexplained hemorrhage
3
Q
Diagnosis
A
Early detection is difficult because of vague symptoms
blood samples taken to try an d isolate virus to confirm
4
Q
Incubation period
A
8-10 days
5
Q
Treatment
A
no antiviral drug or vaccine exists
IV/balancing electrolytes
Maintaining O2 and BP
Treating other infections if they occur
Supportive care and pts immune symptoms
6
Q
Transmission
A
direct contact with…
blood or bodily fluids (urine, saliva, sweat, feces, vomit, breast milk, and semen)
Contaminated objects like (needles + syringes)
infected animals
7
Q
Vital signs
A
Low BP
High T
