Ebola

: Occurs through close contact with the blood, secretions, or organs of infected animals (such as bats, chimpanzees, or forest antelopes).

The virus belongs to the Filoviridae family. There are six identified species, four of which cause disease in humans: : Occurs through close contact with the blood,

The virus is zoonotic, meaning it spreads from animals to humans, and can subsequently spread through human-to-human transmission. : Occurs through close contact with the blood,

: Fruit bats of the Pteropodidae family are considered the natural hosts. : Occurs through close contact with the blood,