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Written By: Editorial Team | Updated : April 11, 2015 12:56 PM IST
The deadly Ebola virus that has been declared as global emergency by the WHO (World Health Organization) might report its first case in Australia. According to the health officials of the Canberra, an Australian woman is undergoing tests for Ebola in the capital city after she developed symptoms of Ebola infection. Read about Ebola virus causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and prevention.
The Canberra Times reported that the woman was being monitored for the Ebola virus, since her return from Liberia. The woman worked as a medical professional in Liberia. As the health care worker did not treat any Ebola patients in Liberia due to the low number of cases in the country, it was very unlikely she had contracted the infection. Read about a new Trojan Horse vaccine can prevent Ebola with a single dose developed.
On Friday, she started developing symptoms, an Australian Capital Territory official said. It's very, very unlikely to be Ebola. It is overwhelmingly likely it is something else, he said. Although she was working at an Ebola treatment clinic she actually didn't have any cases to treat. There are many other things you can get over there. So far there have been no cases of Ebola in Australia. You may also like to read about Ebola facts frequently asked questions (FAQ).
With inputs from IANS
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