Ebola Flashcards
What type of Virus is Ebola?
Filovirus
what is Ebola’s genome?
ssRNA
What is the clinical presentation of Ebola?
Symptoms start 2-21 days after infection - fever - headache - muscle pains -Diarrhoea, vomiting - abdominal paoin maculopapular rash
How is Ebola diagnosed?
During active disease: ELISA, PCR After recovery: antibody detection (IgM/IgG)
What’s the deal with Ebola in Semen?
one potential way of ebola being transmitted after symptoms desist. It is thought that viral DNA can persist in semen for up to 5 weeks after symptoms develop.
Does ebola persist on fomites?
No.
Is intact skin an adequate protection against Ebola?
Yes.
Why isn’t there an Ebola vaccine?
Because there hasn’t been the research. Neutralising antibodies are produced in response to Ebola, which implies that it is a good target for vaccine.
