Ebola – It’s a word that sends fear into
the hearts of men, women, and children. The CDC recognizes that the epidemic
stemming from West Africa is the largest reported outbreak yet. So for just
under 5000 cases have been reported. Only two known cases have left Africa.
Many people have a right to be
concerned. Symptoms can present themselves anywhere from 2 to 21 days after
being exposed to the virus. Symptoms include: severe headache, fever, muscular
pain, diarrhea and/or vomiting, abdominal pain - especially in the stomach, and
mysterious bleeding or bruising. If left untreated, there is a high risk of
death.
The good news is the only way that you
can contract the virus is by coming in contact with bodily fluids of someone
infected with Ebola. In fact, it is actually fairly difficult to catch. Of the
recently identified 48 people they came in touch with the first human death
from Ebola, Thomas Duncan, none of them have been diagnosed with the Ebola
virus disease (EVD). Of course, healthcare workers are still going to wear
protective gear because of the deadly effects of this virus.
Protective methods include:
- Practicing thoughtful hygiene – washing hands
regularly with soap and water as well as hand sanitizers where available
- Avoid contact with anyone who is expressing or
outwardly showing any of the above symptoms mentioned
- When going to doctors’ appointments where a
protective mask if available and again avoid contact with anyone who is
showing any of the symptoms above
- Avoid travel to West Africa or any of the
locations where Ebola has been confirmed
This article is for informational
purposes only. Though HRS direct is your
wholesale medical supplies leader we do not sell nor offer medical equipment or
supplies to protect against or treat the Ebola virus. Be smart, be safe, and
above all be healthy.
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