Ebolavirus

**Definition:** A genus in the family FILOVIRIDAE consisting of several distinct species of Ebolavirus, each containing separate strains. These viruses cause outbreaks of a contagious, hemorrhagic disease (HEMORRHAGIC FEVER, EBOLA) in humans, usually with high mortality.

**Tree numbers:** - B04.820.480.937.300.200

**Synonyms:** - Ebola Virus - Ebola-like Viruses