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What is the interaction that goes on between the Ebola virus and the cells in a human? I need cell/virual interaction. Thanks. Be specific but try to explain it so I can understand too, this is Graduate level. Thanks.

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The Ebola Virus is the common name for several strains of virus. Three Of them are known to cause hemorrhagic fever in humans, which is characterized by massive bleeding and destruction of internal tissues.

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