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Ebola Virus (The Disease (Symptoms (2-21 days from infection (no symptoms…
Ebola Virus
Body's Response to Infectious Disease
First Layer of Defence
skin
antiseptic, water repellent
mucus membrane
sweat
Second Layer of Defence
inflammation
red hot swelling pain
macrophages
consume pathogens
blood clotting, scabs
protect open wounds
Third Layer of Defence
(specific defence system)
lymphocytes
Y-shaped antibodies (bacteria only)
macrophages
cells with specific purpose
messenger, guard, etc.
The Disease
What It Is
infectious virus
caused by pathogen
disease-causing microorganism
50% fatality rate
no confirmed cases, Australia
Symptoms
2-21 days from infection
no symptoms = non-infectious
1st
fever
fatique
muscle pain
headache
2nd
vomiting
diarrhoea
rash
internal/external bleeding
Key Features and Characteristics
Transmission
Fruit bats bodily fluids
hunted for meat
unsafe burials
infected bodily fluid contact
dirty bedding
Treatment
No cure
Rehydration inc. survival chance
vaccine highly effective prevention
trials in Guinea, Africa effective
Definition
natural body function
impaired
Society
Vacccine Benefits
mass immunity
herd immunity
Reduced Casualties
immunity
less people with disease
Global Eradication
smallpox
Less focus on Ebola
Focus cure other diseases
reduced casualties
Employment Opportunities
Nurses vaccinating
Less poverty
Necessity for education
What Vaccine?
HALO
Health
Age
Lifestyle
Occupation
Low Vaccination Risks
Pandemic
low immunity
Epidemic Prevention
Definition
rapid transmission disease
given community
pandemic global
Ways to Prevent Epidemic
Contact tracing
maintaing location infected
Vaccination Programs
Report of Infection
Research Cure
Hygenic Food Preparation Practices