Ebola Virus
The Ebola virus is one of the world’s most deadly viruses. ... The purpose of this research paper is to explain the history, signs and symptoms of the Ebola virus. ... Each virus consists of a coiled strand of (RNA) contained in an envelope derived from the host cell membrane that is covered with spikes. The virus is named after the Ebola River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC, formerly Zaire), Africa, where the virus was first identified and originates in 1976. The actual host where the virus originates is unknown. Ebola virus was identified when two epidemics of hemorrhagic fever occurred, one in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the other 600 km (373 mi) distant in the Sudan. ... The Ebola viruses are unique among viruses in that it has a stringy narrow shape, while other viruses are bumpy and round. In some ways they are different from any virus. ... This virus takes about 8 hours to replicate. There are three strains of Ebola virus that are known to be fatal to humans that have been identified.