Ebola
Ebola is immediately reportable to the Local Health Department.
Ebola is a severe, often fatal disease that can occur in humans and some animals. It is caused by an infection with a virus. Ebola is spread through direct contact with the blood or body fluids of an infected, symptomatic person. It is also spread through exposure to objects (such as needles) that have been contaminated with infected secretions. Ebola is not transmitted through the air, food or water. It can also spread when people have direct contact with dead bodies of people who have died from Ebola or with infected bats, rodents, or primates. Symptoms may include fever, headache, joint and muscle aches, weakness, diarrhea, vomiting, rash, red eyes, and bleeding outside the body. People with Ebola will receive medical care such as fluids, oxygen, blood transfusions, and any other medicines as needed. Early treatment is best.
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ALERT
ALERT! EBOLA OUTBREAK IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is experiencing an outbreak of Ebola virus disease (Ebola) in Kasai Province. Ebola is a rare but severe hemorrhagic fever that can cause serious illness and death. Currently, there are no cases of Ebola reported outside of the DRC, and the risk of infection with this virus in the United States is low.
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CDC has issued a health advisory on this outbreak on 9/18/2025. for more.