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Should India Be Worried About Ebola Virus: The world has once again become alert about the Ebola virus. A new outbreak of Ebola has been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and preliminary genetic testing suggests the virus has been spreading quietly for weeks, possibly months. The biggest concern is that many questions regarding the behavior of this new strain and its potential have still not been answered. In such a situation, like many countries of the world, the question is being raised in India too whether there is a need to fear this virus.
How does Ebola virus spread?
According to experts, Ebola is not among those viruses that spread rapidly through air. This virus enters the body only when it comes in direct contact with the blood, saliva, feces, urine or other bodily fluids of an infected person. Dr. David Hayman, an expert at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, who studied Ebola for the first time in 1976, says that this virus spreads from person to person mainly through bodily fluids. This is why health workers and family members who take care of patients are most at risk.
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How does it spread in the body?
After entering the body, the virus directly attacks the immune system. According to Dr. Bodo Plakhter, virology professor at the University of Mainz, Germany, the virus first increases its numbers in the lymph glands and then reaches different parts of the body through the blood. It targets cells that under normal circumstances protect the body from infection. When this immune system becomes weak, the virus starts spreading rapidly throughout the body.
Why is it difficult to identify?
The biggest challenge of Ebola is its initial symptoms. Initially the patient may feel problems like normal fever, cold, infection or malaria. Sometimes the patient feels relief for some time, but after this the disease can take a serious form. According to Dr. David Heman, in the later stages a situation like bleeding from various parts of the body may arise. This is the time when the patient is most infectious and the risk of spreading the infection increases.
What is the situation in India?
Now the question is how much India should fear. As of May 2026, no confirmed case of Ebola has been reported in India. According to the assessment of experts of clinikk, a website providing information about health, at present the direct threat to the Indian population is less. Surveillance systems at the country’s major airports, health screening, rapid testing facilities in major hospitals and the World Health Organization’s warning system are helping in identifying possible cases. However, in view of travel and trade relations with African countries, it is considered necessary to maintain vigilance.
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Disclaimer: This information is based on research studies and expert opinion. Do not consider this as a substitute for medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, please consult your doctor or relevant specialist.
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