ebola fever
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Definition
- Noun:
- A severe and often fatal viral disease: Ebola fever is a highly dangerous illness caused by the Ebola virus, affecting humans and other primates.
- Characterized by specific symptoms: The disease is marked by a high fever and severe internal bleeding (hemorrhaging).
- A contagious disease with a specific geographic association: It can be transmitted between people and has historically been largely confined to outbreaks in Africa.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The outbreak of Ebola fever caused international concern.
- Healthcare workers wore protective gear to avoid contracting Ebola fever.
- Research into treatments for Ebola fever is ongoing.
Advanced Usage
"Ebola fever outbreak": Refers to a sudden occurrence of many cases of the disease in a specific area or community.
- The 2014 Ebola fever outbreak in West Africa was devastating.
"To contract Ebola fever": A formal way to say "to become infected with the disease."
- Several aid workers contracted Ebola fever while providing care.
Variants and Related Words
- Ebola virus disease (EVD): The formal medical name for Ebola fever.
- Ebola virus: The specific virus that causes the disease.
- Hemorrhagic fever: A broader category of diseases that includes Ebola fever, characterized by fever and bleeding.
Synonyms
- Ebola virus disease (EVD): The technical synonym.
- Ebola hemorrhagic fever: An alternative name emphasizing the bleeding symptom.
Related Phrases
To contain an outbreak of Ebola fever: To bring the spread of the disease under control.
- International efforts helped to contain the outbreak of Ebola fever.
Ebola fever surveillance: The monitoring of populations to detect cases early.
- Improved Ebola fever surveillance is crucial for preventing large outbreaks.
Noun
- a severe and often fatal disease in humans and nonhuman primates (monkeys and chimpanzees) caused by the Ebola virus; characterized by high fever and severe internal bleeding; can be spread from person to person; is largely limited to Africa