Ebolavirus causes serious hemorrhagic fever with high mortality rates. It is passed mostly via direct contact infectious fluids of infected individuals. It originates parts of Africa, as outbreaks often occurring in rural areas. Notable epidemics include the 2014-2016 West African epidemic, impacting Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Another outbreak occurred in 2020 the DRC. Clinical signs often start within 2-21 days following exposure, including high fever, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Treatment options involve care that supports, including fluid replacement and management of complications, together with experimental therapies and vaccine use.