Ebola
Book AppointmentEbola is a viral disease that causes internal and external bleeding of the body. Once you contract the Ebola virus, it attacks your immune system, weakening it to the extent that your body fails to fight against it. Consequently it starts to kills cells inside your body. Ultimately the level of blood-clotting cells drops which leads to severe and uncontrollable bleeding. It also contributes to damage of the body organs. If not attended to timely, the disease may result in death.
Ebola is not as contagious as other viruses. It is usually spreads by contact with the skin or body fluids of an infected animal. From there it moves from person to person. People, who take care of the infected patients or bury them, are most prone to catching this disease.
When to seek expert advise
If you find your fever prevailing for over 10 days with the above symptoms being clearly identified, have yourself examined by the doctors at the Family Health Services at The Aga Khan University Hospital. Once the doctor identifies the anomalies, they will intimate you to consult the Internal Medicine Services at The Aga Khan University Hospital.
Disclaimer
The information provided on our website is for educational purposes and not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should always seek the advice of your doctor or other healthcare professional provider.
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