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The virus is one of two members of a family of [[RNA virus]]es called the [[Filoviridae]]. There are five identified subtypes of Ebola virus. Four of the five have caused disease in humans: Ebola-Zaire, Ebola-Sudan, Ebola-Ivory Coast and Ebola-Bundibugyo. The fifth, Ebola-Reston, has caused disease only in primates.

The virus is one of two members of a family of [[RNA virus]]es called the [[Filoviridae]]. There are five identified subtypes of Ebola virus. Four of the five have caused disease in humans: Ebola-Zaire, Ebola-Sudan, Ebola-Ivory Coast and Ebola-Bundibugyo. The fifth, Ebola-Reston, has caused disease only in primates.

The viruses natural resovoir is currently unknown, although the majority of scientists belive it is Zoonotic, or animal-borne. Ebola is native to Africa.

The viruses natural reservoir is currently unknown, although the majority of scientists belive it is Zoonotic, or animal-borne. Ebola is native to Africa.

 

 

 

 

Since the natural reservoir for the virus is unknown, how Ebola first appeared in humans is not currently not known. Scientist believe that infection in humans started after exposure to the animal reservoir. After initial infection, the disease can pass from person to person in several ways. Ebola can be transmited through contact with infected blood. Also, needles with infected secretions can provide a route for infection.

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