They're contagious once symptoms show but, that said, initially it can look like a cold/flu. In short - avoiding anybody that seems like they have a cold/flu would probably be pertinent advice.A person who is infected with Ebola may not even know it for days, yet during that time, they ARE contagious.
And a person can present symptoms anywhere from 2 days to a week after infection.They're contagious once symptoms show but, that said, initially it can look like a cold/flu. In short - avoiding anybody that seems like they have a cold/flu would probably be pertinent advice.
since we have the best healthcare in the world.
Scary stuff. Hopefully it doesn't actually *come* here... Bringing people already infected over from Liberia? Dumb. What are they going to do? Get extra-special medical treatment?
Isn't this something that can't be cured and generally has to run it's course? Send them the medical aid they need and leave them where they are. I don't see what moving their location is going to do - not like they're going to undergo some special surgery only capable of being executed here right?
Can anybody explain the reasoning behind bringing them back to the states?
Keep in mind that a large part of the spread in Africa is caused by a lack of sterile technique, and a public who thinks this is caused by witches. They've been forcing doctors out and kidnapping loved ones from hospitals.
So if it gets here...Don't do that. And of course, always be prepared.
Scary stuff. Hopefully it doesn't actually *come* here... Bringing people already infected over from Liberia? Dumb. What are they going to do? Get extra-special medical treatment?
Isn't this something that can't be cured and generally has to run it's course? Send them the medical aid they need and leave them where they are. I don't see what moving their location is going to do - not like they're going to undergo some special surgery only capable of being executed here right?
Can anybody explain the reasoning behind bringing them back to the states?
Scary? Yes, but I don't think it's as scary as what it's made out to be. Call me cynical but, We've heard these roof top screams before, Bird Flu, SARS, H1N1, etc. I didn't line up to be a big pharma pin cushion then and I doubt I will reserve my place in line for this round of 'let's make more money by scaring the bejesus out of people' that is sure to be just around the corner.
As far as having a bug in, I've been ready for that for quite a while. I could use a vacay.
Couple polite points on this:In many cases they can't effectively treat this because of a lack of medical resources. While it's true they have to let it run it's course, better resources would greatly reduce the lethality.
I share your concern. There's always the chance it was contracted when protective gear was not being worn. Either way, there's not a lot of good news from the fact that he got it.Couple polite points on this:
- It is spread in significant numbers among the medical professionals treating the sick. These people may not be as trained as western RNs, LPNs, docs, etc., but they certainly do not believe it is caused by witchcraft. Importantly (at least to me) the IU-trained doctor and the nurse were using full protective gear and still got it. To me, that makes the transmission thing a bigger deal than just being sanitation related.
- Survival rate remains about 60%. That's still not particularly good by "our" standards.
- We don't know yet whether "western" medical facilities impact the survival rate, which is a good thing. I'd rather not have this spread to areas served by western facilities.
Just MHO.
Another masterful headline from AP
Another masterful headline from AP