IMMUNOLOGY

OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

IMMUNITY INNATE AND ADAPTIVE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What type of pathogen causes Ebola?
A
Bacteria
B
Fungi
C
Virus
D
Protist
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is caused by an infection with a group of viruses within the genus Ebolavirus: Ebola virus (species Zaire ebolavirus) Sudan virus (species Sudan ebolavirus)

Detailed explanation-2: -Ebolaviruses are classified as a biosafety level 4 (BSL-4) pathogen and require special containment and barrier protection measures for laboratory personnel and anyone taking care of potentially infected patients or handling dead bodies [1].

Detailed explanation-3: -EBOLA VIRUS DISEASE PROGRESSION As the infection progresses, patients exhibit severe bleeding and coagulation abnormalities, including gastrointestinal bleeding, rash, and a range of hematological irregularities, such as lymphopenia and neutrophilia.

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