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Written By: Editorial Team | Published : October 31, 2014 2:30 PM IST
Chinese medical supplies and equipment to aid Ghana's fight against the outbreak of the deadly Ebola Viral Disease arrived at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra late Wednesday night. The materials include protective clothing, protective goggles, sprayers, gauze mask, body thermometer and temperature monitors, Xinhua reported. (Read: 7 tips to prevent the spread of Ebola)
Other countries to benefit from the relief are Mali, Benin, Guinea Bissau, Cote d'Ivoire and Nigeria. The materials are expected to reach the capitals of the countries before the end of October. Ghana is yet to record a single case of the virus as over 100 cases have tested negative at the foremost Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research at the University of Ghana, Legon. (Read: Quarantine for Ebola what is it?)
According to the World Health Organization, Ebola has killed more than 4,900 people globally. The WHO said the spread of the lethal virus remains 'persistent and widespread' in West Africa, adding that transmission remains 'intense' in the capital cities and cases continue to be under- reported. A formal handing-over ceremony will be held this week. (Read: 7 tips to prevent the spread of Ebola)
Here are Ebola virus signs and symptoms
Early symptoms of Ebola
Fever: Increase in body temperature is the first defence mechanism that the body uses to kill any foreign particle invading the body. When Ebola infects the body, it causes a release of various compounds like cytokines and histamines that pass on the signals of increasing body temperature. In fact, Ebola virus disease is also called the Ebola haemorrhagic fever, where the temperature can go above 38.6 C or 101.5 F.
Headache: It is the most common symptom of Ebola infection after fever, present in almost 96 percent of the cases. Nausea and headache along with fever present a typical case of common cold and flu. At this stage, the symptoms can be confused with other common infections.
Late symptoms of Ebola
Sore throat: This symptom may take some time to develop and may not occur in all people infected with the virus. It starts with a scratchy, dry or itchy feeling in the throat and can even end with lesions in the throat filled with the virus.
Jaundice: When the virus attacks the liver cells, it causes leakage of cell contents into the blood stream. Increased level of liver proteins in the blood may cause yellowing of skin and eyes or jaundice in few cases. Read more about Ebola virus signs and symptoms you need to watch out for!
With inputs from IANS
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