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Contrary to popular belief, the mortality rate of Ebola is “only” around 50%.

• estro 7y ago
  Depends on which strain. Ebola Zaire is reported to kill with up to a 90% efficiency, while others more around 50%.
  • TheSpiceIsLife 7y ago
    Here's what the World Health Organisation has to say: The average EVD case fatality rate is around 50%. Case fatality rates have varied from 25% to 90% in past outbreaks. https://www.afro.who.int/health-topics/ebola-virus-disease https://www.afro.who.int/health-topics/ebola-virus-disease
    • Synaesthesia 7y ago
      I think with aggressive treatment people have a higher chance of survival.