Ebola virus
noun
a highly contagious virus of the family Filoviridae that causes Ebola, a usually fatal disease.
Ebola viruses
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pluralof Ebola virus.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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Three major Ebola viruses are known to infect humans, and researchers believe fruit bats are the natural source.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 22, 2026
The other drug being considered for a trial is a monoclonal antibody called MBP134, developed by Mapp Biopharmaceutical, which targets Ebola viruses including Bundibugyo.
From Barron's ● May 19, 2026
Ebola viruses naturally infect animals – mainly fruit bats – but people can become infected if they come into close contact.
From BBC ● May 17, 2026
There are currently no proven vaccines or treatments for the Sudan species of Ebola, one of four known Ebola viruses to cause hemorrhagic fever in humans.
From Reuters ● Oct. 18, 2022
As vice-president, Biden worked with Fauci on the US response to outbreaks of the Zika and Ebola viruses.
From Scientific American ● Aug. 24, 2022
