Questions about Ebola

How is Ebola spread?
The virus is transmitted through direct contact (such as through broken skin or mucous membranes in the eyes, nose, or mouth) with blood or body fluids of a person who is sick with or has died from Ebola.

Can a person spread Ebola before showing symptoms?
No. A person can only spread the virus once they begin to develop symptoms.

Can Ebola be transmitted through the air or water?
No, it is not an airborne disease, nor is it spread through water or by general food consumption.

Can someone catch Ebola from recovered patients?
The virus can persist in certain body fluids (like semen) for some time after recovery, meaning sexual transmission is possible.

Is there a vaccine for this strain of the virus?

No, there is no vaccine for the current strain of Ebola Bundibugyo

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