What is another word for EVD?
Pronunciation: [ˈɛvd] (IPA) 
EVD is an abbreviation commonly used to describe Ebola virus disease. However, there are several synonyms that can be used interchangeably to describe this deadly viral illness. These synonyms include Ebola fever, Ebola haemorrhagic fever, and simply Ebola. Ebola virus disease is caused by the Ebola virus and since its discovery in 1976, several outbreaks have been recorded in Africa. Symptoms of EVD include fever, headache, muscle pain, and bleeding. There is no specific treatment for Ebola virus disease, although supportive measures can help alleviate symptoms. Risk factors for contracting EVD include exposure to infected animals or bodily fluids of infected individuals.
