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increase in funding and research in the efforts to develop an Ebola immunization (Rojek & Horby, 2017). However,…

Introduction Ebola virus (EBOV) is a filamentous, negative sense single-stranded strand RNA virus under the Filoviridae family [1]. It is a large virus, approximately 970 nm long, and 80 nm in diameter [2]. EBOV is infamous in the African continent, causing hemorrhagic fever in both humans and nonhuman primates in the African continent [1], where outbreaks have been unpredictable and usually resulting in fatality. Since its discovery in 1976 in the Democratic Republic of Congo [3], EBOV still…

Richard Preston’s The Hot Zone is about the Reston virus, one of the five strands of Ebola, and its outbreak in Virginia in 1989, which startled the eastern United States. The story begins with a hot zone of the Ebola virus, Kitum Cave, in order to provide background information towards the virus and its hunger to take hold of a host. Over the course of the story Preston depicts the viral effects, emphasizes the passion of the scientist, and conveys the bravery in an almost disastrous situation.…

“Ebola is a rather simple virus- as simple as a firestorm. It kills humans with efficiency and with a devastating range of effects.” (Preston. R. 1994, New York.) The quote is from the book The Hot Zone Richard Preston and the ebola virus is kinda like Scfi in my mind. When you think of Scifi you think of awful scary things that could wipe out the whole human population. Thats what ebola is, but its real. Science fiction or Scfi is something that is fictional that uses future technological…

INTRODUCTION The Ebola virus disease (EVD) was first identified in 1976 during two simultaneous outbreaks, one in Sudan and the other in Democratic Republic of Congo. Since then there have been 24 outbreaks involving 28,635 reported cases and 11,314 deaths according to the World Health Organization (REFERENCE). EVD is an example of an “emerging/ re-emerging” pathogen, due to its divergent genomes and sporadic outbreaks causing severe hemorrhaging fever in humans and non-human primates. The…

single virus can be a predator with the potential to kill off a large population. Later, the author takes the reader on a journey through more terrifying breakouts over time and ultimately highlights on an outbreak of the Sudan strain of the Ebola virus and the Ebola Zaire, which struck dozens of villages as the result of the use of dirty needles at a medical clinic. Preston later focusses on many scientists and military personnel who dedicate their lives researching hot agents while wearing…

One of the most popular stories on Ebola was titled “Texas Town Quarantined After Family of Five Test Positive for The Ebola Virus,” (PBS) which featured short videos throughout the article as a way to give an authentic vibe to the story and lead to it being shared over 330,000 times on Facebook. Articles like these increased the public's fears of the virus and spread into workplaces and schools so rapidly that whenever someone sneezed or coughed, shouts of “Ebola!” would be heard throughout the…

Ebola Should society be scared of catching the deadly virus Ebola in the U.S.? A common theme found in both texts is people all over the world are trying their best to stop the outbreak of Ebola. According to an article from the Washington Post, “1 in 4 Americans is worried that an outbreak of Ebola could happen in the United States.” This implies that U.S. citizens are fearful that the disease that broke out in West Africa will soon infect them. People do not want to come into contact with the…

deadly Ebola virus. What followed was a huge panic for many Americans whom were not aware of the virus. Written and published as the time when Ebola became popularly known in first world countries, "Stalking a Killer", by David Quammen throws light upon reservoir hosts of the virus, specifically, bats. Published years before, The Hot Zone by Richard Preston, a nonfiction novel about the origins of the Ebola virus, explores Marburg and the many different strains of Ebola. When studying Ebola,…

Introduction Rattus Ebola Virus (REV) is an emerging viral hemorrhagic disease that is making a lot of noise through out the nation. REV, which is classified under the family of Ebolavirus, is a deadly virus vectored by Anophels bradleyi mosquito and has almost a 99% mortality rate. The disease is extremely fatal, and there have been no medical treatment that has any positive effects. It is critical to the break the chain between the links of this virus immediately to prevent any further…