Power Your Document
The Ebola Virus
Research Paper # 2896
The Ebola Virus
An overview of the Ebola Virus and how it effects its victims.
3,565 words (approx. 14.3 pages) |
17 sources |
2001
Paper Summary:
This paper provides an overview of the Ebola Virus and its effects. The author examines its origins, symptoms, types and mode of transmission. The paper includes a study of the various researches done on the virus and current knowledge available.From the Paper:
"Ebola is a highly lethal virus belonging to the filovirus genus and usually occurs in tropical climates of the world. The virus causes Ebola hemorrhagic fever (EHF), which is a disease that can affect humans and primates (CDC 2001). With an incubation period of three to sixteen days, onset strikes fast. Symptoms of Ebola hemorrhagic fever are: fever, headache, abdominal pain, sore throat, myalgia, nausea, bleeding, oral-throat lesions, vomiting, and cough. During outbreaks, spontaneous abortion occurs in approximately 80-90% of pregnant women infected with the virus.More papers on The Ebola Virus:
Cite this paper
APA Citation:
The Ebola Virus (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 10, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Research-Paper-The-Ebola-Virus/2896
MLA Citation:
"The Ebola Virus" 15 January 2012. Web. 10 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Research-Paper-The-Ebola-Virus/2896>
Downloadable version: $ 59.95
You will be able to download, read and edit this file once you buy this document
Shopping Cart
| Currency: |
Published by:
Dennis
Publisher Since:
Dec 23, 2001 I am currently finishing my Masters in Public Health. My emphasis is in epidemiology (study of diseases), environmental health, social public health, and health administration. I am starting my PhD in the fall of 2002 at either the University of North Carolina or Johns Hopkins. I currently teach science (biology, physics, chemistry, and astronomy) at the high school and college level. All of my papers have received extremely high marks, and a tremendous amount of time has been put into each. E-mail me with any questions and enjoy the papers.
Explore AcaDemon
Buyer Assistance
Seller Assistance
Share Our Success