Ebola is an extremely rare disease, but it can find its way into the public. It was first discovered in 1976 near the Ebola River in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Since then, there have been several Ebola outbreaks in African countries. One of the largest outbreaks was in March 2014.
Ebola is a highly contagious virus that often results in death. The virus can damage internal organs and lead to hemorrhaging throughout the body.
While normally spread from infected animals to humans, it can be spread from person to person by direct contact with blood, organs, or other bodily fluids. It can be transmitted through kissing, contact with an infected surface, animal/insect bites, or blood.
Ebola is accompanied by a variety of symptoms. The first signs and symptoms include:
Later symptoms of Ebola include:
As the condition progresses, internal bleeding that results in coughing up or vomiting blood may also be present. If there is any chance that a person has been in contact with a person or an animal that could possibly carry the Ebola virus, they should seek medical attention as soon as symptoms appear.
It can take anywhere from two days to three weeks for the symptoms of the virus to appear. A person is not considered to be infectious until they begin to show signs of the virus. In order for an accurate diagnosis to be made, a blood test will be performed to look for specific indicators in the blood that identify if the virus is present.
There is no specific treatment to cure Ebola. As antiviral medications don"t work, offering fluids, transfusions, oxygen, and helping to maintain a steady blood pressure are the main tools for treatment. Hospitalization is also called for.
Ebola can remain present in the body for several weeks after treatment.
The symptoms of Ebola are often misdiagnosed as the flu or other forms of infection. You may have to request a blood test and inform the doctor that you may have come in contact with a person or animal carrying Ebola. If you have any symptoms that are out of the ordinary or do not seem to be associated with another illness or infection, seek medical attention immediately.
Dr. Bunten is originally from Huntington Beach, CA. He attended high school in Tokyo, Japan, went to college at UC San Diego and then to medical school in the Midwest. He returned home to California for residency training in Family Medicine at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. His immediate family all reside in Huntington Beach.
Dr Fishbein has been in the practice of family medicine for over 35 years in Irvine. He received his undergraduate degree from Southern Illinois University, medical degree from Chicago Medical School, and completed his family medicine residency at Memorial Hospital of Long Beach.
Dr. Kim is the Medical Director of Family Care Centers, Chair of the Department of Family Medicine at Hoag Hospital, and a recipient of the Physicians of Excellence award from the Orange County Medical Association. He is Board Certified in Family Medicine, and has been practicing in our community for over 20 years.
Dr. Memon is a board certified Family Medicine physician and recently completed her fellowship in Geriatrics at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center. She attended Saint George’s University, School of Medicine and completed her residency at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. Her interest in medicine started at an early age and has since evolved into a passionate career.
Dr. Gina Nguyen obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at UC Irvine where she graduated Suma Cum Laude. She went to USC Keck School of Medicine, and returned to UC Irvine for a Family Medicine Residency. Since 2005, she worked at Kaiser Permanente, VNCOC, and Family Care Center Urgent Care.
Dr. Williams is Board Certified in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine. He is a native to Orange County and returned home after completing his medical degree at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque. After completing his residency in family practice he successfully completed a fellowship in sports medicine.
Dr. Hye Lee is a board-certified Family Practice Physician, affiliated with the American Osteopathic Association and the American College of Osteopathic Family Practice.She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at UC Riverside and earned her medical degree from Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center. Afterward, she did her internship at Downey Regional Medical Center in California and has been a primary care physician since 2005.
Dr. Coyne is a board certified family practice physician and a California native. He completed his undergraduate degree at UCLA before earning his medical degree at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Dr Coyne spent 6 years in the US Air Force at Andrews and Luke Air Force bases, eventually separating as a Major. He enjoys working with patients of all ages.”
Dr. Jay Friehling is a Family Practice physician who has worked in Orange County since 1981. Born in Florida, he received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and then earned a Medical Degree at the New York Medical College.” His healthcare interests include Diabetes, Geriatric Care, and Hospice Care.
Dr. Jennifer Shoquist is board certified in Family Medicine. Her special interest is woman’s health and her practice accepts patients from 6 years old to seniors. Dr. Shoquist received her M.D. degree at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston in Houston, Texas, and did her residency with Memorial Family Practice at memorial Southwest Hospital in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Tom is a board certified family medicine physician and native Californian. He received his bachelors of science with great distinction in biochemistry and honors in chemistry. Dr. Tom was awarded a Regents Scholarship to attend medical school at UC Irvine.
Dr. Yan attended Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her Family Practice residency at Kern Medical Center in Bakersfield, California. She joined Family Care Center in 2001. She chose Family Practice because she enjoys working with a wide variety of people and because it provides a unique opportunity for continuing care.
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