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How To Prevent Ebola From Spreading?

The global ebola outbreak is a major crisis in the world at present. The infection started in Africa and has spread to all the corners of the earth. Some cases of ebola were detected in Delhi as well. So it is very important for everyone to know how to prevent ebola infection. The scary thing about this hemorrhagic fever is that the chances of survival are very slim.

So basically, it is best to learn how to prevent ebola infection from spreading. Prevention, after all, is always better than cure. So you must know how you can prevent yourself from getting this dangerous infection. One good thing about ebola is that it is not an air-borne disease. You cannot contact ebola just by breathing. Physical contact is required for this disease to spread.

WARNING SIGNS OF EBOLA FEVER

That is why, you must know how to prevent the ebola infection from spreading by contact. The infection starts from an animal and then spreads to human beings. So animals are also at risk of being infected. However, if you follow these steps, you can stop the ebola infection from becoming an epidemic.

Use Sanitiser

Use Sanitiser

Use an effective anti-viral hand sanitiser to cleanse your hands before your eat anything.

Cover Wounds

Cover Wounds

Keep your wounds covered with a band-aid or bandage. Open wounds can come in contact with the virus and get infected easily.

Don't Eat Bad Quality Meat

Don't Eat Bad Quality Meat

Do not eat animal meat from sources that are unreliable. As the ebola infection starts from animals, you must be doubly careful.

Pork Is Particularly Dangerous

Pork Is Particularly Dangerous

Pork farms in Africa are the biggest source of ebola outbreaks. So you better give up on pork until this epidemic dies down.

Wear Gloves

Wear Gloves

It best to wear protective clothing like a face mask and gloves when you are around an infected person.

Avoid Travel To Affected Countries

Avoid Travel To Affected Countries

It is best to avoid travel to countries that are badly affected by the ebola outbreak. Quarantine is the best way to avoid spreading of this disease.

Don't Touch Railings, Door Knobs n Other Utilities

Don't Touch Railings, Door Knobs n Other Utilities

Avoid touching public utilities like door knobs, railings and side walk benches. These spaces are used by everyone and tend to be infected.

Story first published: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 17:40 [IST]
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