tuhin4u (Unstopable Lover + Mariana World DIAMOND member): As all filoviruses, ebolavirions are filamentous particles that may appear in the shape of a shepherd's crook, of a "U" 0r of a "6," and they may be coiled, toroid 0r branched. In general, ebolavirions are 80 nanometers (nm) in width and may be as long as 14,000 nm. *
28-10-14 - 13:25:14

tuhin4u (Unstopable Lover + Mariana World DIAMOND member): The diagnosis of EVD is confirmed by isolating the virus, detecting its RNA 0r proteins, 0r detecting antibodies against the virus in a person's blood. Isolating the virus by cell culture, detecting the viral RNA by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and detecting proteins by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) works best early and in those who have died from the disease. Detecting antibodies against the virus works best late in the disease and in those who recover. *
28-10-14 - 13:28:05

tuhin4u (Unstopable Lover + Mariana World DIAMOND member): No specific treatment is currently approved. However, survival is improved by early supportive care with rehydration and symptomatic treatment. Treatment is primarily supportive in nature. These measures may include management of pain, nausea, fever and anxiety, as well as rehydration via the oral 0r by intravenous route. The World Health Organization recommends avoiding the use of aspirin 0r ibuprofen for pain due to the bleeding risk associated with use of these medications. Blood products such as packed red blood cells, platelets 0r fresh frozen plasma may also be used. *
28-10-14 - 13:31:44

tuhin4u (Unstopable Lover + Mariana World DIAMOND member): Other regulators of coagulation have also been tried including heparin in an effort to prevent disseminated intravascular coagulation and clotting factors to decrease bleeding. Antimalarial medications and antibiotics are often used before the diagnosis is confirmed, though there is no evidence to suggest such treatment is in any way helpful. Interferon therapies have been tried as a form of treatment for EVD, but were found to be ineffective. *
28-10-14 - 13:33:07

tuhin4u (Unstopable Lover + Mariana World DIAMOND member): If professional care is not possible, guidelines by WHO for care at home have been relatively successful. In such situations, recommendations include using towels soaked in bleach solutions when moving infected people 0r bodies and applying bleach on stains. It is also recommended that the caregivers wash hands with bleach solutions and cover their mouth and nose with a cloth. *
28-10-14 - 13:34:08