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Outbreak of Ebola in Uganda kills 13

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An outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus has killed at least 13 people and infected a further seven in Uganda.

The health ministry says emergency measures are in place to deal with the outbreak, which began in late June but has only just been confirmed as Ebola.

The cases have been reported in Kibaale district, about 170km (100 miles) to the west of the capital Kampala.

Officials say most are linked to one family, who may have contracted the virus while attending a funeral.

Another suspected infection, at Kampala's Mulago hospital, is also being investigated by doctors, says the BBC's Catherine Byaruhanga in the capital.

Ebola is one of the most virulent diseases in the world. It is spread by close personal contact, and kills up to 90% of those who become infected.

There is no vaccine for the virus. Symptoms include sudden onset of fever, weakness, headache, vomiting and impaired kidneys.

The first victim of this outbreak was a pregnant woman.

More than 1,200 deaths from the virus have been recorded since it was discovered in 1976.

Uganda has seen three major outbreaks over the past 12 years.

The deadliest was in 2000 when 425 people were infected, more than half of them died.

this is seriouse why cant ugandan goverment start vaccinating those who are not infected yet with this deadly virus?

faraaxoos1 wrote:this is seriouse why cant ugandan goverment start vaccinating those who are not infected yet with this deadly virus?

They clearly don't have the resources to prevent it, The only prevention one has over this disease is refraining from those that have already contracted the virus and bodily fluids As soon as order has been stored in the horn these people should be shipped back ASAP.

faraaxoos1 wrote:this is serious why cant ugandan goverment start vaccinating those who are not infected yet with this deadly virus?

To date there is actually no vaccine or anti viral therapy, however there's been reports of a potential treatment but its not ready for human use yet.
The treatment is just currently directed at maintaining renal function and electrolyte balance as well as combating hemorrhage and shock.

Alshabaibe wrote:

faraaxoos1 wrote:this is serious why cant ugandan goverment start vaccinating those who are not infected yet with this deadly virus?

To date there is actually no vaccine or anti viral therapy, however there's been reports of a potential treatment but its not ready for human use yet.
The treatment is just currently directed at maintaining renal function and electrolyte balance as well as combating hemorrhage and shock.

Alshabaibe are you studying medicine sxb?? you know your health science very well

^^ I am. This stuff gotta be on the finger tips esp when sharing a border with U.G.

Alshabaibe wrote:^^ I am. This stuff gotta be on the finger tips esp when sharing a border with U.G.

good on ya mate you chose an exellent career am studying medical laboratory science

faraaxoos1 wrote:

Alshabaibe wrote:^^ I am. This stuff gotta be on the finger tips esp when sharing a border with U.G.

good on ya mate you chose an exellent career am studying medical laboratory science

Mashallah! Thats a heck load of micro.b

they going to export this disease Ebola when they rape the women in Mogadishu along with HIV/Aids, and Somalis will mingle with each other from Mogadishu to Bosaso to Hargaisa continuing to spread the disease, this is unavoidable and we will not have any resource to deal with it.

wait there will be Idoor outbreak in horn of Africa!

IT is Allaah swt will if u Die from it. Diseases have existed through history for a purpose. Black plague, TB, Cholera, Small Pox, Aids etc etc etc ---- Abdi--the question is--can wouldnt ebola kill you.