I chose to do my report of the Ebola Virus because it is a very deadly, and it's a virus that isn't publicized much in newspapers and televisions. So I think it's a good choice. The Ebola virus is one of the worlds most deadly viruses, in all of its many forms. The purpose of this essay is to explain the history, signs and symptoms of the Ebola virus. Between the years 425BC & 430BC Athens' population was dramatically reduced when about 300,000 of its inhabitants died from some sickness. People now believe this sickness was Ebola. The first recorded...
the detection of Ebola antigens, antibodies, or genetic material. It can also be found with the help of a culture from any of the three sources. With such a high mortality rate of 60% to 90%, it is obvious that there is no cure for such a powerful virus. In comparison to AIDS which is a level 2 pathogen the Ebola virus is at a level 4 pathogen, only the deadliest known to man get this classification, yet the range of severity could be relatively mild or fatal. That leaves a lot open to fate and your immune system.