Guide to the History and Pathology of the Ebola Virus

The Ebola virus consists of a single-stranded, RNA virus of the Filoviridae family and is responsible for Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever. Ebola HF was first detected around September of 1976 in Sudan and the former Zaïre (now Democratic Republic of the Congo). As of September 2010, some 1850 cases with more than 1200 fatalities are attributed to this violent virus, which attacks organs of the bodies of both humans and primates. The exact origin of Ebola has not been ascertained, though at present suspicions rest on the fruit bat. A cure has not yet been found. Let Bright Hub contributors keep you informed of the latest developments and discoveries concerning the dreaded Ebola virus and the search for a cure.

How Does the Ebola Virus Affect the Human Body?

The Ebola virus is a member of the Filoviridae family of RNA viruses. It causes an often fatal disease in humans called Ebola hemorrhagic fever....

A Look at the Ebola Virus

Ebola virus is one of the most deadly disease-causing agents in the world, proving fatal in most, but not all cases. There are five distinct species and they cause Ebola haemorrhagic...

How Does the Ebola Virus Affect the Human Body?

The Ebola virus is a member of the Filoviridae family of RNA viruses. It causes an often fatal disease in humans called Ebola hemorrhagic fever....

Fruit Bats as Reservoirs of Ebola Virus

Ebola is a deadly viral pathogen that's killed over 1200 people since the first outbreak in 1976. Despite exhaustive studies its natural reservoir is unknown, but the evidence is stacking up that fruit...

A Look at the Ebola Virus

Ebola virus is one of the most deadly disease-causing agents in the world, proving fatal in most, but not all cases. There are five distinct species and they cause Ebola haemorrhagic fever, a highly contagious...

Lassa Fever Spread by Multimammate Rodents

Lassa fever—a viral, hemorrhagic fever—is endemic to West Africa. Known for less than 50 years, it affects some 300,000 West Africans annually....

Genetic Disorders and Antisense Technology

Antisense technology is still in its infancy, but may prove to be one of the most important breakthroughs in the battle with genetic disorders and diseases....

Lassa Fever Spread by Multimammate Rodents

Lassa fever—a viral, hemorrhagic fever—is endemic to West Africa. Known for less than 50 years, it affects some 300,000 West Africans annually....

Genetic Disorders and Antisense Technology

Antisense technology is still in its infancy, but may prove to be one of the most important breakthroughs in the battle with genetic disorders and diseases....