How did Ebola start? Apollo 247

How did Ebola start?

Based on nature of virus , it is belived tha virus is animal borne . The outbreak was traced back to a 2 year child infected in guinea in dec 2013

Last updated on 01 Apr 2021

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Omkar Ranganath Konjeti

6 Years•Pulmonology/ Respiratory Medicine

Apollo Medical Center, Marathahalli, Bengaluru

Fees ₹ 800

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Dr. Battu Chaithanya

15 Years•Pulmonology/ Respiratory Medicine

Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad

Fees ₹ 1000

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Dr. Hina Afreen

6 Years•Pulmonology/ Respiratory Medicine

Apollo 24|7 Virtual Clinic - Telangana, Hyderabad

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Dr. Debopam Chatterjee

10 Years•Pulmonology/Critical Care

Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals , Kolkata, Kolkata

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How is TB prevented?

BCG Vaccination (new born to yr ), hygenic practices like covering mouth while coughing and sneezing. Early diagnosis and treatment of TB infectious cases to stop transmission .

Last updated on 01 Apr 2021

Which vaccine is given at birth?

BCG, OPV(0), Hep B Birth dose (To be given at the place of delivery)

Last updated on 01 Apr 2021

Which food is good for TB patients?

Foods like banana, cereal porridge, peanut chikki, wheat and ragi are quite beneficial for TB patients.

Last updated on 01 Apr 2021

Is lemon good for TB patient?

Yes, vit C ,A and E are good for TB

Last updated on 01 Apr 2021

Is there a vaccine for Ebola?

Ervebo, the first FDA-approved vaccine for the prevention of Ebola virus disease (EVD), caused by Zaire ebolavirus in individuals 18 years of age and older.

Last updated on 01 Apr 2021

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