Tips That Can Help Towards Ebola Protection

By Enid Hinton


Ebola is a virus that affects humans and does not occur often. Lately there have been many reports of its occurrence in West Africa. This has made this region be avoided by many. The report that came out last year is said to be the quite massive. Everyone is looking for ways of Ebola protection because this fatal disease makes so many people scared.

This deadly disease is spread to humans from animals. Humans then transmit it to each other through the contact they have. Fluids from the body including blood can help spread this disease. These are specifically from someone who has already been diagnosed with this illness. Lucky enough this illness is not airborne. There is no current proof that sneezing or coughing can spread this.

A person that is ill with this virus will develop fever. They will also have a sore throat as well as intense muscle weakness. These are the first symptoms that one will have. These symptoms can be noticed after the incubation period of the disease. Other symptoms include stomach pain as well as an impaired kidney together with liver function. The person then bleeds internally.

Look for any way that can ensure your safety. Do not take any risks. Ensuring you maintain proper hygiene practices can go a long way. Wash your hands every time after handling different things. Items of the patient should not be handled casually and by just anyone. For this reason you should try your best and avoid touching them.

Burial rituals that involve contact with the dead body should be avoided as they are risky. Do not ingest raw meat from animals as they can be agents of this disease. Those individuals who look after the health of those infected are definitely at risk. They are always in the same area as these people and they work with them every day.

Health workers are expected to wear appropriate personal protective equipment. This is to prevent splashes or contact other infected materials. They should also wear face protection when in close contact with infected patients. Moreover they are expected to avoid direct and unprotected contact of bodies of people who have died from this disease.

In case you think you may have this disease, you definitely need to seek immediate help. However, there are very important things that you should do. This involves avoiding contact with as many people as you can. Travelling should also not be an option. This will prevent you from spreading the disease if you have it. The only movement you should make is when you are going to seek medical help.

In case you got cut or have an open wound, remember to cover it up. If you do not, you are putting yourself at risk. This is somehow good news. Some individuals who were once infected are doing pretty well. They are pretty healthy and are said to have immunity from this disease for over five years. Medics are working on this epidemic to ensure it does not keep spreading.




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