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Can Ebola infection spread by contact?

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Patient's Query

Hi,

My friend has recently been infected by the Ebola virus, and I am afraid about it. His parents said he had not been having his meals properly for a month, with fever, sore throat, body pain, etc. I also came across similar symptoms, and I am afraid. But I have been vaccinated against Ebola. Are there any chances of acquiring Ebola even if I am vaccinated? I am 35-year-old, and I have taken Paracetamol for fever for the past two days.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

It is unlikely to get the infection by contact. However, I suggest you take proper precautions.

I have the following suggestions for you-

1. Do not take over-the-counter (OTC) pills; instead, get a proper diagnosis of fever and treat it.

2. You must maintain a temperature chart.

3. You must eat a healthy, balanced, and nutritional diet.

4. You must drink plenty of fluids.

Thank you.

Answered byDr. Sugandh Garg

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At May 21, 2022
Reviewed AtJuly 2, 2024

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