Ebola is not endemic in the United States. However, several human infections with the Reston strain of Ebola have been acquired by animal care workers at primate holding facilities within the United States. Fortunately, the Reston strain has not demonstrated pathogenic effects in humans. Others at potential risk are laboratory workers who work with infected animals or with the virus in tissue culture.
The start of Ebola symptoms is usually abrupt. Common Ebola symptoms can include:
- Fever
- Sore throat
- Weakness
- Severe headache
- Joint and muscle aches
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Dehydration
- Dry, hacking cough
- Stomach pain.
A rash, red eyes, hiccups, and internal and external bleeding may
be seen in some patients. When the rash develops on dark skin, it is
often not recognized until the rash begins to peel.
In pregnant women, abortion (miscarriage) and heavy vaginal bleeding are common Ebola symptoms.
Death usually occurs during the second week of Ebola symptoms. Death in Ebola victims is usually from massive blood loss.
Individuals considered at risk for Ebola hemorrhagic fever include
persons with a travel history to sub-Saharan Africa, persons who have
recently cared for infected patients, and animal workers who have worked
with primates infected with African-derived Ebola subtypes.
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