Uganda confirms seven cases of Ebola and one death Ebola Virus EbolaHemorrhagicFever EbolaVirusDisease Uganda
By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D.Sep 22 2022Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc. The health authorities in Uganda have recently announced an Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in Mubende District, Uganda, located in the central part of the country.What is EVD? EVD is a severe illness that affects humans and other primates and could be fatal if left untreated. The Ebola virus was first reported in 1976 in two simultaneous outbreaks in Nzara, South Sudan, Yambuku, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The incubation period of the Ebola virus ranges between two and twenty-one days. Common symptoms of EVD include fever, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, fatigue, vomiting, rash, diarrhea, elevated liver enzyme levels, and reduced white blood cell and platelet counts. Currently, vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, and drugs are available to treat EVD.
The WHO also supports Uganda with every available resource to manage and prevent further outbreaks. For example, the organization has deployed staff in the affected area and provided supplies to help patients who have already contracted EVD. Tents have also been provided to isolate patients from the general population.
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