Symptoms of Ebola

Wondering about Ebola?

NPR.org has several articles documenting the history of this virus, including the symptoms of ebola.

Symptoms: It can take anywhere from two to 21 days after infection for symptoms to kick in, but once they do, the pain is excruciating. It starts off with a fever, muscle pains, vomiting and diarrhea. It also makes the victims so weak that it leaves them bedridden. As the virus spreads, it can shut down major organs, such as the kidneys and liver. And the infection can cause internal and external bleeding from openings in the body, including eyes, ears, nose, rectum and even pores. The peak of the illness is the first seven to 10 days, during which patients are most likely to die.

Ebola 101: The Facts Behind A Frightening Virus : Goats and Soda : NPR:

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