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Written By: Editorial Team | Published : October 21, 2014 4:58 PM IST
Lebanon is at a high risk of being affected by deadly Ebola virus, which has ravaged parts of West Africa and prompted a worldwide health scare, the country's health minister said Monday. 'However, a set of measures to prevent the disease from entering the country has been adopted,' Xinhua quoted Wael Abou Faour as adding during a press conference. (Read: Ebola facts frequently asked questions (FAQ))
Lebanese business people who travel to West Africa put Lebanon at a high risk for Ebola, the minister said, warning that 'due to the large number of Lebanese expatriates in infected countries, Lebanon should be exceptionally cautious'. (Read: How the Ebola virus spreads in humans)
A number of measures had been taken to prevent the disease from entering Lebanon by working with embassies, airports and hospitals, he said, adding 'measures will be taken with the administrations of ports, which will be responsible for notifying the ministry whenever a ship coming from a West African country heads to Lebanon.' (Read: What is the Ebola incubation period?)
What is the Ebola virus disease survival rate?
The Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a severe clinical condition that has threatened the entire world. It is caused by a virus of Filoviridae family. Although 5 types of Ebola virus have been identified, only four have been found to cause the disease in humans. The virus spreads easily through close contact with bodily fluids (like semen, saliva, blood and sweat), skin or objects (like needles or garments) of an infected person.
This disease that is highly infectious kills more than 90% of the individuals being infected with the virus (which means that the mortality rate of the Ebola disease is 90%). Hence only 10% of the individuals being infected with the virus survive i.e., the survival rate of the Ebola infection is only 10%. Read more about What is the Ebola virus disease survival rate?
With inputs from IANS
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