How Long Could You Survive Ebola?

An exciting expedition through the forests of West Africa is about to take a deadly turn. A startled bat comes out of nowhere and sinks its teeth into your hand, injecting the Ebola virus into your bloodstream. This hemorrhagic fever virus is notorious for intense inflammation and tissue damage throughout the body. Ebola disrupts the body's clotting mechanism, potentially resulting in internal and external bleeding. No wonder it has an average fatality rate of 50%. Brace yourself, because things are gonna get ugly. Like, bleeding from your eyes ugly. When will the first symptoms appear?
What can you do to fight it? And how long do you have until the virus kills you?

00:00 How Long Could You Survive Ebola
00:49 Symptoms include bleeding from eyes, rapid progression, and potential death.
03:07 Buildup of bilirubin in bloodstream indicates need for medical attention.
06:13 Vasopressor drugs and isolation are crucial for treatment.
07:09 Ervebo vaccine has been effective in combating Ebola spread.


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