Ebola hemorrhagic fever

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Ebola hemorrhagic fever

Early:

• malaise
• fatigue
• headache
• sore throat
• backache (low)
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• arthritis

Late:

• conjunctivitis (eye inflammation)
• generalized rash, hemorrhagic
• roof of mouth looks red
• genital swelling (labia and scrotum)
• depression
• increased sense of pain in skin
• gastrointestinal bleeding (from mouth and rectum)
• bleeding from eyes, ears, and nose
• seizures, coma, delirium

There may be signs and symptoms of:

• disseminated intravascular coagulation
• shock
• coma

Tests used in the diagnosis of Ebola fever include:

• coagulation studies (tests of how well the blood will clot)
• serologic studies to demonstrate exposure to the Ebola virus
• CBC may demonstrate a low white blood cell count (leukopenia) and low platelet count (thrombocytopenia)
• electrolytes

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