OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
IMMUNITY INNATE AND ADAPTIVE
Question
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What type of pathogen causes Ebola?
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Bacteria
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Fungi
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Virus
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Protist
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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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