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EBOLA

 Ebola is a single-stranded negative RNA virus. It belongs to the Filoviridae virus family. Ebola is transmitted through close and direct physical contact with infected bodily fluids. It attacks to immune system and organs. The incubation period for Ebola is 2 to 21 days, with an average of 8 to 10. It's symptoms are fevers, headaches, muscle pain, and chills. Later, there may be internal bleeding resulting in vomiting or coughing blood.

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Ebola is severe and deadly but a study from 2016 found some vaccines as treatment. Just to make sure you don't catch this illness, stay away from anyone who is sick. If you do happen to catch this illness, you will need supportive care, medications, and personal specialists.

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