Ebola Fun facts: The Ebola virus is named for the Ebola River, where the first outbreaks occurred in
Ebola Fun facts: The Ebola virus is named for the Ebola River, where the first outbreaks occurred in 1976. It was brought to the US by lab monkeys. Scientists have been unable to determine the reservoir of the Ebola virus. It is lethal to both humans and Rhesus monkeys. Its success rate of killing its host is 70-90%. Source: http://www.funtrivia.com/en/subtopics/Ebola-Virus-799.html Jenny - PE 4 -- source link