What is another word for ebolavirus?
Pronunciation: [ˈɛbəlˌava͡ɪɹəs] (IPA) 
Ebola, a highly infectious disease caused by the ebolavirus, devastated many parts of Africa in 2014. It is important to note that ebolavirus is often used interchangeably with the word Ebola. The word "ebolavirus" refers to any of the six strains of the virus, each with different levels of severity. Other synonyms that may be used for ebolavirus include Ebola virus disease, Ebola hemorrhagic fever, and EHF. These terms are often used to describe the same deadly disease caused by the ebolavirus. While the outbreak may have been contained, research and vigilance must continue to prevent another occurrence in the future.
