- Ebola is a deadly infectious disease caused by the Ebola virus
- It is a type of extreme fever, with symptoms like vomiting and internal and external bleeding West Africa is facing the largest Ebola outbreak in history – over 8000 people have died
- There is no cure, but potential vaccines are being tested
- It’s communicated through bodily fluids
- The best way to prevent the spread of Ebola is to maintain careful hygiene, Washing hands with soap. Sanitizing surfaces. Wearing gloves and face masks when near patients