Abstract:

Ebola haemorrhagic fever is a zoonotic disease which has a high fatality rate and the majority of infested hosts are
human beings or non-primate animals. It is originally widespread in the countries spanning the equatorial forest regions of
Africa, but now it has been transmitted all over the world. Thus, it is a potential threat to human life and health. The ecology
and epidemiology of Ebola virus, and the prevention and control of this disease are reviewed in this paper. Meanwhile, the
reservoir species for Ebola virus, its route of transmission among susceptible hosts, potential threats of animal-derived foods
and the countermeasures are also discussed. This review attempts to provide some references for preventing Ebola virus
from being transmitted to China through animal-derived foods so that food safety and human health can be ensured.

Key words: Ebola virus, food of animal origin, prevention and control, food safety