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What are the symptoms of ebola and what are the steps should be taken to avoid it?
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Symptoms usually begin with a sudden influenza-like stage characterized by feeling tired, fever, weakness, decreased appetite, muscular pain, joint pain, headache, and sore throat. The fever is usually higher than 38.3 �C (101 �F. This is often followed by vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. Next, shortness of breath and chest pain may occur, along with swelling, headaches and confusion.[18] In about half of the cases, the skin may develop a r rash, a flat red area covered with small bumps, 5 to 7 days after symptoms begin.
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