People will sell just about anything on the Internet. Those looking to make a quick buck have used their resourcefulness and creativity to cash in on the Ebola hysteria by selling strange products they claim can help prevent the spread of the deadly virus.

After the first reported case of Ebola was announced in New York City, news outlets began cashing in on coverage and social media has been taken over by jokes and memes. As the Internet continues to fill with Ebola discussions, people on Amazon, eBay, Craigslist and Etsy are trying to sell ridiculous Ebola products.

Before you begin to panic and frantically compare prices for a personal bubble, remember that Ebola can only be spread by direct contact with bodily fluids from a patient that is showing symptoms.

These strange Ebola products may not be practical in protecting people from the virus, but they sure are inventive.

The first thing any hysterical dooms day prepper would want to do is research on how to prepare and protect themselves from an outbreak. People can read this how-to guide on their Kindle for only $2.99.

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After learning how to survive, people will want to get supplies in a kit that "contains CDC approved items." For a little more than $40, people can get the complete Ebola virus protection kit that includes a medical mask, coveralls and other essentials.

Perfect for those also planning their zombie apocalypse survival, this "Ebola prepper" kit could help you leave a virus-infected city. Sold by tan eBay user, this pack comes with the tools and a tent.

For the people who don't want to die alone, this Ebola survival kit is for two. Sold by a seasoned commercial pilot who is trained in "how to survive the worst case scenarios, people can plan on saving "that special someone" in their life for only $329.

Since not one size fits all, children can be protected with an Ebola mask that is also ideal for dust, allergies and pollution.

Or perhaps a scared child needs a stuffed animal to cheer them up. How about this giant microbe?

For those looking for a natural cure, dreams have come true thanks to this one Craigslist ad. The seller is offering blue dream marijuana (for $1), crediting themselves for having the best strains.

Want to hop on the Ebola trend? Wear these fashionably ridiculous Ebola earring sold on Etsy for $15.50. The handmade earrings also come with a gift bag for the perfectly wrong holiday gift.

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Other ridiculous Ebola products sold include a wide range of masks and hazmat suits, conspiracy books that Obama invented the virus, iPhone Ebola protection cases, and the humorous "Keep calm and don't catch Ebola" T-shirts.

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