The deadly Ebola Virus Disease which has no cure has now hit Lagos. This was confirmed by the Adviser to the Governor of Lagos, Dr. Yewande Adeshina who said a Liberian, working for a West African Organisation in Moronvia, Liberia, who arrived Lagos last Sunday has the disease.The disease has no known cure, and the prevention efforts focus on avoiding contact with the viruses. Avoid bush meat, avoid travelling to areas of known outbreaks, wash your hand frequently, avoid contact with infected people.Symptoms of the Ebola virus show up 2 to 21 days after someone is infected. As the virus spreads through the body’s cells, it damages the immune system and organs. Ultimately, Ebola causes levels of blood-clotting cells, called platelets, to fall, which can lead to severe bleeding. Many of the early symptoms of Ebola look like the flu or other mild illnesses. They include:fever, headache, muscle aches, sore throat, weakness, and diarrhea. As the disease gets worse, people who are infected may develop bleeding inside and outside of the body, rash and trouble breathing. stay safe.
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