Signs and symptoms of Ebola virus

ByInformation from the Centers for Disease Control
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
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These are the signs and symptoms of the Ebola virus, according to the CDC

  • Fever (greater than 38.6C or 101.5F)

  • Severe headache

  • Muscle pain

  • Weakness

  • Diarrhea

  • Vomiting

  • Abdominal (stomach) pain

  • Unexplained hemorrhage (bleeding or bruising)
  • Symptoms may appear anywhere from 2 to 21 days after exposure to Ebola, but the average is 8 to 10 days.

    Recovery from Ebola depends on the patient's immune response. People who recover from Ebola infection develop antibodies that last for at least 10 years.

    For more on the Ebola virus, visit the Centers for Disease Control website