Do I Have Ebola Virus Disease?

Do you have a high fever (38C or above)?

Do you have a severe headache?

Do you have muscle and joint pain?

Do you have sore throat, chest pain or cough?

Do you feel weakness and fatigue?

Do you have diarrhea and vomiting?

Do you have abdominal (stomach) pain?

Do you have a lack of appetite and weight loss?

Do you have unexplained hemorrhaging, bleeding or bruising?

Do you have red eyes?

Do you have a raised skin rash?

Have you worked in or visited areas where Ebola virus outbreaks has occurred?

Does your job involve conducting animal research with monkeys imported from Africa or the Philippines?

Have you been in direct contact with blood or body fluids of a person who is sick with or has died from Ebola virus disease (EVD)?

Have you had unprotected sex with a person who has recovered from EVD?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). Ebola is a rare and deadly disease caused by a virus. This condition is also known as hemorrhagic fever, because it leads to heavy uncontrolled bleeding in your body, which is often life-threatening. Ebola virus lives in animal hosts, and humans can get it from an infected animal. After that, the virus spreads among people by using blood or body fluids of the infected person. EVD is rare in the US. Occasional outbreaks of this virus have been occurring on the African continent for decades.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). EVD is a contagious disease caused by a virus. It is a rare but often deadly disease. People infected with the Ebola virus do not develop symptoms immediately; they appear within 21 days after exposure to the virus. An infected person can spread the virus only after developing Ebola symptoms. Many common diseases can have similar symptoms to EVD, such as flu, malaria or typhoid fever. Diagnosing EVD is based on a combination of your medical history, blood tests and possible exposure to EVD.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). Ebola is a life-threatening disease caused by a virus. Ebola virus can destroy your immune system, cause heavy bleeding and damage to virtually every organ in your body. People with EVD symptoms and a history of possible exposure should be isolated. Your doctor will order blood tests to confirm the infection. Ebola virus can be detected in your blood only after symptoms appear. Treatment includes symptoms management therapy, such as providing fluids and electrolytes, oxygen therapy, and blood pressure medications. Timely treatment can significantly improve the chances of recovery.