Ebola-chan

From WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

Ebola-chan is a personification of the Ebola virus that was popularized on the internet, particularly on imageboard websites such as 4chan. The character is often depicted as a young girl with long, twintail hair that is shaped like the Ebola virus under a microscope.

Origin[edit | edit source]

The character of Ebola-chan first appeared on the internet in August 2014, during the West African Ebola epidemic. The character was created as a way to cope with the fear and uncertainty surrounding the deadly virus. The character quickly gained popularity on imageboard websites, where users would often post images of Ebola-chan along with phrases such as "I love you Ebola-chan".

Controversy[edit | edit source]

The character of Ebola-chan has been the subject of controversy due to its association with the Ebola virus. Some have criticized the character for making light of a serious and deadly disease. Others have accused users of using the character to spread misinformation about the virus.

In popular culture[edit | edit source]

Despite the controversy, Ebola-chan has had a significant impact on internet culture. The character has been featured in numerous memes and has even been the subject of fan art and cosplay. In addition, the character has been referenced in various media outlets, including news articles and television shows.

See also[edit | edit source]

Ebola-chan Resources
Wiki.png

Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index‏‎ - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes

Search WikiMD


Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD

WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.

Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD