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Signs and Symptoms of the Ebola Virus

Signs and symptoms typically begin abruptly within five to 10 days of infection with Ebola or Marburg virus. Early signs and symptoms include:

  • Fever

  • Severe headache

  • Joint and muscle aches

  • Chills

  • Weakness

Over time, symptoms become increasingly severe and may include:

  • Nausea and vomiting

  • Diarrhea (may be bloody)

  • Red eyes

  • Raised rash

  • Chest pain and cough

  • Stomach pain

  • Severe weight loss

  • Bleeding, usually from the eyes, and bruising (people near death may bleed from other orifices, such as ears, nose and rectum)

  • Internal bleeding

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