The bodies of animals Ebola as a source of infection

2004/02/01 Elhuyar Zientzia Iturria: Elhuyar aldizkaria

• Mikrobiologia

Dead animals can help discover the outbreaks of the Ebola virus. A study conducted in Africa reveals that the recent outbreaks have occurred after the death of many animals.

The researchers and inhabitants of the villages discovered in the surroundings of the villages numerous remains of animals that were infected by the Ebola virus. Once the genetic study of viruses has been carried out, the five outbreaks that have existed in recent years have been created by five different varieties of the virus. This greatly hinders the forecasts of new appearances.

Genetic analysis has carried out the follow-up of each appearance of the virus from animals to the first human victim. Apparently, the virus spread among human beings after the hunters touched the bodies of the animals. An elevated animal mortality is thought to be used as an indication, as it can serve to take preventive and control measures.