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What should I know about the ebola virus?
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The ebola virus is a hemorrhagic fever that causes severe illness and death in humans. It is spread through direct contact with blood or other bodily fluids of infected people, such as vomit, urine, feces, or saliva. Symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, muscle pain, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, and internal bleeding. The incubation period for ebola can be up to 21 days, during which time the person is contagious. There is no known cure for ebola, but supportive care can help treat the symptoms.