Doctors treat the symptoms of Ebola as they appear. Vomiting and diarrhea require medication or electrolytes to prevent dehydration. Ultimately, prognosis depends on the speed of treatment and the patient's immune system. Currently, there is no vaccine in widespread use for the Ebola virus, though scientists recently developed an investigational vaccine that appears to be effective.

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