Ebola has a high fatality rate, though the exact percentage varies depending on the virus species, the outbreak, and access to medical care. On average, Ebola disease kills about 50 percent of infected people, but past outbreaks have ranged from roughly 25 to 90 percent mortality. Early diagnosis, supportive treatment, and hydration can significantly increase a patient’s chances of survival.
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