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Written By: Editorial Team | Published : October 16, 2014 11:00 AM IST
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF), an association of about 115 companies dedicated to helping cocoa farmers, will raise funds to help combat Ebola, media reported Wednesday. 'WCF will join a global movement to help fight Ebola in West Africa,' New Zealand Radio quoted Bill Guyton, president of the WCF, as saying.
Two major cocoa-producing nations, Ghana and the Ivory Coast, have not yet been affected by Ebola. But if the disease spreads from their infected neighbours - Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone - the cocoa industry could be in danger. The World Health Organization (WHO) Tuesday said more than 4,000 people have been killed by the Ebola virus till now and there might be up to 10,000 new cases of Ebola per week in the next couple of months. (Read: How the Ebola virus spreads in humans)
Here are some of the frequently asked questions (FAQs) with answers about the deadly Ebola disease -
How is the Ebola virus disease caused?
The Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a contagious disease caused by infection with one of the four strains of the Ebola virus. The Ebola virus belongs to the family of Filoviridae and the viral strains with potential for infection in humans are Zaire, Bundibugyo, Tai Forest and Sudan virus.
How does it spread?
The Ebola virus spreads through direct contact with the body fluids (semen, sweat, saliva and blood), infected objects (needles) and close skin contact with an infected person. It can also be transmitted through close contact with infected animals (handling the meat) and consumption of uncooked meat. Read more about Ebola facts frequently asked questions (FAQ)
With inputs from IANS
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