Ebola

6. What is the primary mode of transmission of Ebola virus?
7. This animal is believed to be the natural reservoir of the Ebola virus.
8. Which bodily fluid has the highest concentration of the Ebola virus during the later stages of the disease?
11. What is the average case fatality rate of Ebola virus disease?
12. This enzyme is a key target for antiviral drug development against Ebola.
13. What is the name of the experimental vaccine that showed efficacy against Ebola virus?

1. The Ebola virus was first identified in 1976 near the Ebola River in which country?
2. What is the incubation period of the Ebola virus, typically ranging from 2 to 21 days?
3. Which healthcare procedure poses a high risk of transmission for Ebola virus due to the potential exposure to a patient's blood or other body fluids?
4. What is the term for the period during which a person with Ebola is infectious to others?
5. This term refers to the sudden onset of fever, fatigue, muscle pain, headache, and sore throat in Ebola patients.
9. The Ebola virus causes what type of fever characterized by bleeding tendencies and damage to internal organs?
10. In 2014, the largest outbreak of Ebola virus occurred in three West African countries. Name one of these countries.