ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT EBOLA VIRUS

 

  We have all heard about the dreaded EBOLA virus, how it came into the country and all that. The new thinking is that it might have been around for a while but misdiagnosed overtime as black-water fever (whatever that means). Please find below very important information on what EBOLA is in general (modes of transmission of the virus and its prevention).

What is EBOLA? Ebola is a very scary viral disease. It kills most of the time and has no cure (for now). It operates by making its victims bleed from almost anywhere on their body…and usually, victims bleed to death. It's one of the deadliest diseases in the world, killing in a few weeks.

Contagious? Yes, Ebola is highly contagious; being transmitted via contact with body fluids such as blood, saliva, semen or body discharges. About 90% of people that contact Ebola die from it.

Treatment? This is the most painful part….Ebola has no known treatment or cure. Victims are usually treated for symptoms with the faint hope that they recover. The symptoms generally take 2 - 21 days to become apparent.

Symptoms? These are deceptively general - tending to look a lot like malaria or aflu. These symptoms include fever, headache, diarrhea, vomiting, weakness, joint and muscle aches, stomach pains, lack of appetite, etc.

Preventio

• Wash Your Hands with Soap always at intervals and after using the washrooms. You can also use a good hand sanitizer afterwards.

• Avoid unnecessary contact – saliva via kissing, unprotected sex, contact with blood, etc.

• Avoid bush Meat & Suya (they may be carrying the virus). Better to restrict yourself to food you prepare yourself.

• Disinfect Your Surroundings.. the virus cannot survive disinfectants, heat, direct sunlight, detergents and soaps. Clean up! Fumigate your environment If you have pests & dispose of carcasses properly! Better a clean environment for you! This is the HOUSEKEEPING we preach regularly!!!

• Protect Yourself - Use protective gear if you must care or go near someone you suspect has Ebola.

• Educate Everyone around you - neighbors, colleagues and domestic staff. You're safer when everyone is educated about Ebola

 As deadly as this disease is, It is preventable ! So, it is imperative that we adhere strictly to the preventive actions. Our health is in our hands. Please be safe and act safely. If you like this message kindly share it with your friends and family,

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