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Written By: Editorial Team | Published : September 12, 2014 12:55 PM IST
A man who sparked an Ebola scare in Australia has tested negative for the deadly disease, health officials said Friday. The 25-year-old man had recently arrived back in Australia from the Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa and Thursday started complaining of Ebola-like symptoms, Xinhua reported.
The officials said it was highly unlikely that the Ebola virus disease would make it to Australia, but anyone who had traveled to the west African regions affected by the outbreak and who were concerned about their health should visit a doctor. More than 2,200 people have died in an Ebola outbreak from more than 4,200 infections in the African nations of Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea and Nigeria.
Here are some tips to prevent Ebola infection
Educate yourself about Ebola: Knowing the symptoms, modes of transmission and preventive measures is the first step to prevent the spread of the disease. This information is especially important for those who are travelling to and from affected areas in West Africa. (Read: Has the Ebola virus really come to India?)
Maintain sanitary conditions: Basic hygiene plays a very important role in preventing Ebola. The exact way by which the virus enters the body is still debatable but skin and eyes are suggested routes for viral entry. However, food and water may also serve as source of entry. So, simple acts like washing hands before eating and disinfecting surfaces and covering the mouth can help prevent the spread of the virus, especially in areas surrounding the areas of outbreak. To know more read 8 tips to prevent Ebola infection
With inputs from IANS
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