Mayinga N'Seka
Mayinga N'Seka
Mayinga N'Seka (pronunciation: may-ing-ga en-se-ka) is a significant name in the field of epidemiology and virology.
Etymology
The term "Mayinga N'Seka" is derived from the name of a nurse, Mayinga N'Seka, who was one of the first known victims of the Ebola virus in 1976. The strain of the virus she contracted was later named after her.
Definition
Mayinga N'Seka is a strain of the Ebola virus, one of the most virulent viral diseases known to humankind, causing severe haemorrhagic fever in humans and non-human primates. The Mayinga strain is known for its high fatality rate and was responsible for the first recorded outbreak of Ebola in 1976 in Zaire, now known as the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Related Terms
- Ebola virus disease: A severe, often fatal illness in humans caused by the Ebola virus. The virus is transmitted to people from wild animals and spreads in the human population through human-to-human transmission.
- Zaire ebolavirus: The most dangerous of the five viruses in the genus Ebolavirus, which includes the Mayinga strain.
- Haemorrhagic fever: A group of illnesses caused by four families of viruses, including the Ebola virus. These diseases are characterized by high fever and bleeding disorders, ranging from mild symptoms to severe and life-threatening complications.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mayinga N'Seka
- Wikipedia's article - Mayinga N'Seka
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