Ebola virus disease

British  

/ iːˈbəʊlə /

noun

1. a severe infectious disease characterized by fever, vomiting, and internal bleeding Compare Marburg disease

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Etymology

Origin of Ebola virus disease

C20: named after the Ebola river, N Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaïre), where an outbreak occurred in 1976

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Ebola virus disease

This includes travelers who have recently visited countries experiencing Ebola virus disease outbreaks, as well as people who have had close contact with infected individuals or with bats, primates, or game animals from affected regions.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 22, 2026

"At the time of the intervention, the community was not aware of the Ebola virus disease outbreak... They are among the first known victims."

From Barron's ● May 23, 2026

The Department of Health said Thursday in a news release that officials believe the individuals are at low risk but regions in each of these countries are currently experiencing outbreaks of Ebola virus disease.

From Washington Times ● Mar. 25, 2021

There’s one particularly pernicious conspiracy I want to address, one that also cropped up during the 2013–16 Ebola virus disease outbreak originating in Western Africa.

From Slate ● Feb. 27, 2020

The case of Ebola virus disease in West Africa demonstrated vividly how, in managing an outbreak, good information is as important as medical therapy, and failure to inform can lead to disaster.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 30, 2016