Ebola Evolution and Transmission
Words: 633 Pages: 2 6271The Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is a severe and often fatal illness that has intrigued and alarmed public health officials since it was first identified in 1976 near the Ebola River, in what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo. This virus, which belongs to the genus Ebolavirus, has been responsible for sporadic outbreaks in several African countries, causing widespread fear due to its high mortality rate and potential for rapid spread. The Ebola virus affects both humans and nonhuman […]