Signs and Symptoms of Ebola

Signs and symptoms of Ebola typically start to develop about four to six days after a person becomes infected with the Ebola virus. Common signs of Ebola include such things as fever, stomach pain, vomiting, and a dry, hacking cough. Other signs and symptoms of Ebola include such things as a rash, red eyes, and internal and external bleeding.Signs and Symptoms of Ebola: An Overview
When a person becomes infected with Ebola virus, the virus begins to multiply within the body. After four to six days on average, signs and symptoms of Ebola begin to develop. The period between infection with the Ebola virus and the start of symptoms is called the Ebola incubation period. The incubation period for Ebola can be as short as 2 days or as long as 21 days
Common Signs and Symptoms of Ebola
Signs and symptoms of Ebola symptoms usually appear abruptly. Common signs and symptoms of Ebola can include:
•Weakness
•Fever
•Sore throat
•Dehydration
•Severe headache
•Joint and muscle aches
•Stomach pain
•Diarrhea
•Vomiting
•Dry, hacking cough.
A rash, red eyes, hiccups and internal and external bleeding may be seen in some patients. When the rash develops on dark skin, it is often not recognized until the rash begins to peel.
In pregnant women, abortion (miscarriage) and heavy vaginal bleeding are common Ebola symptoms.
Death usually occurs during the second week of Ebola symptoms. Death in Ebola victims is usually due to massive blood loss.