virus<\/a>, it\u2019s easy to understand when it\u2019s the stuff of nightmares.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHowever, Ebola remains one of the most intriguing diseases plaguing the planet. The hemorrhagic symptoms are distinct from any other type of viral infection, making it a mysterious illness with terrifying results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are five different strains of the Ebola virus, four of which can infect humans. The most aggressive strain of the virus is the \u201cZaire\u201d strain, responsible for the 2016 Outbreak in North-West Africa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scientists first noticed the disease back in 1976, during a double outbreak on the African continent. The scientists responsible for discovering the virus decided to name it after the river that runs through the region where the first outbreaks occurred.
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