Bengaluru: The health department's snooping suddenly increased well-nigh the Ebola virus in Bengaluru when a woman who returned from Uganda was sent into isolation without showing infection-like symptoms. The woman was kept under observation in a government hospital in Bengaluru and her samples were sent for testing. As soon as information well-nigh the specimen came to light, both the inside and state governments came into zestful mode. Although later the initial report said that the woman's test was negative, the wardship has refused to take any kind of risk.
Did suspicion of the woman deepen without coming from Africa?
The woman had reached Bengaluru from Uganda just a few days ago. Recently new cases of Ebola have been found in Uganda. For this reason, special sustentation was kept on her during the screening at the airport. When fatigue and muscle pain came to light during thermal scanning and questioning, the officials did not take the risk. She was immediately separated from the other passengers and shifted to a special ward.
Has any confirmed specimen of Ebola been found in India?
The Health Ministry has unmistakably said: So far there is not a single positive specimen of Ebola in India. This whole matter was just a part of precaution. The Center has asked all the states to remain alert. Instructions have been given to screen every passenger coming from African countries and trammels travel history. The team of doctors has been increased at the airport.
How dangerous is Ebola virus?
Ebola is counted among the most dangerous viruses. It spreads through uncontrived contact with the blood, sweat, saliva or vomit of an infected person. In the whence there is upper fever, weakness, headache and soul ache. When the condition worsens, vomiting, diarrhea and internal gory start. Its mortality rate is considered to be increasingly than 50%. That is why not a single suspicious specimen is taken lightly.
How is the situation in African countries right now?
New cases of Ebola have been reported in many African countries including Uganda. WHO is continuously monitoring the situation. Many countries have tightened screening for flights coming from Africa. India is moreover in the same list. Preparations for health desk, quick isolation unit and contact tracing have once been made.
Can Ebola spread an epidemic like corona?
Experts say that both the viruses are completely different. Ebola does not spread through air like corona. For this, it is necessary to come in uncontrived contact with the soul fluid of the infected person. That ways the speed of its spread is slow.
