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Abstract
Ebola virus disease is a viral hemorrhagic fever found most commonly in Central Africa. It was first documented in 1976 in Central Africa. The natural host for the virus is unknown, but fruit bats have been suggested as the natural reservoir. Transmission of the virus occurs through body and body fluid contact. There are five subtypes. Ebola Zaire is the most deadly. In 2014 the virus spread from Central to West Africa. Prevention of the spread of the virus includes increasing awareness about the disease, rapid recognition, and proper access and means to isolate infected persons. Reducing the risk of infection requires extensive education and resources. Current treatment includes isolation of the infected and supportive care. There have been delays in vaccine development and production by restrictions placed on testing vaccines on chimpanzees to inoculate wild animals in Africa. Investigational uses of drugs to boost immune responses have been tried, and testing has resumed to find a vaccine to protect humans.