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Written By: Editorial Team | Published : October 22, 2014 5:10 PM IST
Ariana Grande has reportedly cancelled a trip to Spain over fears that she could catch the Ebola virus. The 'Problem' hitmaker is due to visit Spain to promote her new single but has become concerned about travelling to the country, reported Femalefirst. In recent weeks it was reported that Spanish nurse, Teresa Romero, contracted the virus, and now the singer has delayed the trip to protect her health. (Read: Ebola facts frequently asked questions (FAQ))
'Ariana's promo trip had to be cancelled - her team weren't prepared to take any chances during the incubation period. 'Of course, some people might think it's an over-reaction but everyone agreed it was the right decision. It's nothing against her Spanish plans and she was conscious to make sure the visit was put back in the diary in the future,' a source said. The outbreak of the virus in West Africa has already claimed the lives of thousands of people but is yet to cause an epidemic in Europe. (Read: 8 tips to prevent Ebola infection)
Here s are some interesting facts about the Ebola virus that make it so deadly.
It can kill within seven days: Unlike other viruses (like HIV) that can remain dormant in a person for years without causing the disease, Ebola violently multiplies until the viral particles are amplified to about 100 million viral particles in a droplet of blood. Further, without resting in a dormant stage the virus kills the host to find a new one. The fatality rate of the disease is 60 percent.
There is no vaccine or treatment available: What makes this virus deadly is the fact that researchers have not been able to find an effective treatment or preventive technique to combat the virus and the spread of the disease. The experimental drug Zmapp has shown promising results but the safety and efficacy of the drug are to be evaluated. So, as of now, neither do we have an effective form of therapy nor do we have a vaccine to prevent the disease.
Attacks every part of the human body: Ebola only needs a host cell that can help it produce multiple copies of itself. What worsens the condition is the fact that the virus does not need a specific type of cell to multiply (unlike other deadly diseases). According to studies, except for skeletal muscles and bones, the virus is known to infect every part of the human body. Connective tissues, the ones that hold your internal organs in place, are primary targets of the virus. Read more about 10 reasons that make the Ebola virus deadly for humans
With inputs from PTI
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