Ebola: What are the symptoms, how does it spread and where did it come from?

Ebola virus

Microscopic view of the Ebola virus.

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What you need to know:

  • Public health expert Yap Boum, who has been involved in managing Ebola outbreaks in the past, answers some key questions about Ebola’s history, treatment, and how to keep safe