Understanding Ebola: Transmission, Symptoms, and Prevention

What is the primary reason Ebola is considered terrifying?

• It can cause mild symptoms.

• It only affects animals.

• It is easily treatable.

• It has a high mortality rate and can kill within a week.

Where is Ebola believed to have originated?

• Domestic animals

• Fruit bats

• Reptiles

• Insects

How is Ebola typically transmitted to humans?

• Through contact with infected blood or bodily fluids

• Through contaminated water

• Through insect bites

• Through the air

What is the first stage of Ebola infection?

• Rash development

• Recovery phase

• Incubation period

• Severe symptoms

What happens during the third stage of Ebola infection?

• Fluid loss and rash

• Mild fever

• Incubation

• Complete recovery

What is one of the promising drug therapies for Ebola?

• Antifungal medication

• Monoclonal antibody mAb114

• Antibiotics

• Painkillers

Which vaccine has shown 97.5% effectiveness against Ebola?

• rVSV-ZEBOV

• Flu vaccine

• Polio vaccine

• Hepatitis vaccine

What strategy is used to vaccinate people who may have come into contact with an Ebola patient?

• Seasonal vaccination

• Ring vaccination

• Random vaccination

• Mass vaccination

What is crucial for containing future Ebola outbreaks?

• Relying solely on international aid

• Ignoring local communities

• Avoiding cooperation

• Investing in science and preparedness

What is a key lesson from dealing with Ebola epidemics?

• Investing in science is crucial

• Time is not important

• Vaccines are unnecessary

• Epidemics cannot be controlled