Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever (Noun)
Meaning
A severe and often fatal disease in humans and nonhuman primates (monkeys and chimpanzees) caused by the Ebola virus; characterized by high fever and severe internal bleeding; can be spread from person to person; is largely limited to Africa.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The World Health Organization has been working to combat the spread of Ebola hemorrhagic fever in several African countries.
- Ebola hemorrhagic fever is a highly infectious and deadly disease that requires immediate medical attention.
- The Ebola virus that causes Ebola hemorrhagic fever is typically transmitted through direct contact with infected bodily fluids.
- Researchers have been studying the Ebola hemorrhagic fever virus to develop effective treatments and vaccines.
- In areas where Ebola hemorrhagic fever outbreaks have occurred, healthcare workers take extreme precautions to prevent the spread of the disease.