Preparing for your appointment

The possibility of contracting Ebola or Marburg virus is extremely low unless youve had direct contact with the body fluids of an infected person or animal.If you think that you or a family member may have been exposed to one of the viruses, call your doctor or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. If youre not referred to an infectious disease specialist, ask to see one.

If youre from the United States and traveling or working abroad, the nearest U.S. Embassy can help you find a doctor. If youre from another country, contact your countrys embassy. Be sure to tell your doctor or hospital about your symptoms before your visit so that precautions can be taken to prevent transmission of the virus to others.