Infectious disease first detected in 1976 in the countries known as South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo in a region near the Ebola River. Individuals with Ebola may first experience a fever, aches, pains and fatigue before progressing to other symptoms, including diarrhea, vomiting and bleeding, according to the C.D.C. Ebola diseases can be contracted through contact with the body fluids of an infected, sick or dead person and with contaminated objects like clothing, bedding, needles and medical equipment.