Biological Facts---Distribution---History---Transmission---Symptoms---Treatment & Prevention---Future Challenges

Treatment and Prevention

There is no known vaccines or drugs that exists for the Ebola virus. Infected victims require intensive care and a constant supply of intravenous fluids since they are constantly dehydrated.

There are many special precautions that must be observed to control the outbreak of Ebola virus, due to its particular nature. An infected person must be isolated to contain the virus. In addition to the practice of proper sterilisation techniques of equipment, doctors and researchers ought to be equipped with gloves, masks, and suits when working with an Ebola victim. All disposable materials are burned, while any reusable materials and work area are sterilised after usage. Corpses must also be dealt with carefully and properly since the body fluids still contain active Ebola viruses.