: Occurs through close contact with the blood, secretions, or organs of infected animals (such as bats, chimpanzees, or forest antelopes).
: Spreads via direct contact with broken skin or mucous membranes and the bodily fluids (blood, saliva, sweat, vomit, feces) of an infected person. It also spreads via contaminated surfaces and materials. : Occurs through close contact with the blood,
: The most common and deadliest cause of outbreaks. Sudan virus ( Sudan ebolavirus ) . Bundibugyo virus ( Bundibugyo ebolavirus ) . Taï Forest virus ( Taï Forest ebolavirus ) . 🪵 Transmission : The most common and deadliest cause of outbreaks
: Patients are not contagious until they begin to exhibit symptoms. 🤒 Signs & Symptoms Taï Forest virus ( Taï Forest ebolavirus )
The virus belongs to the Filoviridae family. There are six identified species, four of which cause disease in humans: