What Is Ebola?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Can Hygiene Prevent Ebola?
Proper hygiene, particularly hand hygiene, can be an effective way to reduce the spread of the virus. If you are at risk of contracting Ebola virus disease or traveling in an area where the virus is present, be sure to practice these hygiene strategies to prevent contracting the disease.
The current recommendation is to use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with 60-95% ethanol or isopropanol. Hand sanitizer should be used frequently when there is no visible dirt, blood or any other body fluids. Soap and water are recommended when your hands are visibly soiled. Both antimicrobial and plain soap are shown to be effective in proper handwashing technique.
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