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Written By: Editorial Team | Updated : October 16, 2014 11:10 AM IST
The European Union (EU) said Wednesday the risk of Ebola virus spreading from the Ebola patient, who arrived in Europe as a result of a planned medical evacuation, is considered low. The EU made the remarks after the first secondary case of Ebola in Spain confirmed Oct 6 which aroused concerns about the spread of the virus across Europe, Xinhua reported.
The patient, a nurse, who took care of an Ebola patient in Liberia, had been repatriated to Spain for medical care after contracting the virus. 'This case demonstrates that bringing Ebola patients to the EU for treatment is not absolutely risk free. However, the risk of Ebola viruses spreading from a patient who arrives in the EU as result of a planned medical evacuation is considered low by the European Center for Diseases Prevention and Control,' an EU statement said. (Read: What is the Ebola virus disease survival rate?)
What is the Ebola incubation period?
The Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a serious clinical condition caused by a virus. Also known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, the virus spreads through close contact with the body fluids of an infected person. Ebola is considered to be a clinical emergency all over the world and hence it is important to be aware of its symptoms and incubation period to prevent health issues.
The incubation period of the Ebola virus is 2 21 days which means that a person infected with the virus takes around 2 to 21 days to show symptoms of this disease. Although in most cases the symptoms appeared after 8-10 days after being infected with the virus. It is in this period of incubation that the virus attacks the immune system. Read more about What is the Ebola incubation period?
With inputs from IANS
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