The current state of the virus is this (and keep in mind that mutation is unlikely because it doesn't exist in the host too long): Ebola is only transmitted via an exchange of bodily fluids, and only once the patient becomes symptomatic. This means that it's unlikely that someone would be carrying the virus and spreading it during incubation. Since it's spread by the exchange of bodily fluids that makes transmission pretty unlikely as long as proper medical protocol is followed. The reason things got out of hand in Africa was mainly due to the fact that hospitals there are not in the best shape and that family members often administer medical treatment to one another. Both of these factors would not be in play if we are talking about somewhere like the UK. Plus, they would have an easier time with quarantines there. So, you are much safer living there. The virus has made it's way to America and is not spreading. I don't see much reason to be too worried about it.
First world countries are in good shape unless a terrorist induced "surge" occurs that swamps the isolation wards of hospitals. Hopefully, clandestine operations will continually find and destroy that terrorist capability before it crosses borders.
In the next few years, several million people will die of Ebola in Africa alone.
I have thought about it. There are pathogens that are much deadlier and much easier to spread. If terrorists wanted to use biological warfare, this would be a fairly shitty weapon.
She is at it again. CountessDouche has been kicked off previous Ebola posts for failing to meet reasonable standards of academic thoroughness. IINers can click the following link to review her past poor performance ->
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Bam! I happened to be online when you asked.
The current state of the virus is this (and keep in mind that mutation is unlikely because it doesn't exist in the host too long): Ebola is only transmitted via an exchange of bodily fluids, and only once the patient becomes symptomatic. This means that it's unlikely that someone would be carrying the virus and spreading it during incubation. Since it's spread by the exchange of bodily fluids that makes transmission pretty unlikely as long as proper medical protocol is followed. The reason things got out of hand in Africa was mainly due to the fact that hospitals there are not in the best shape and that family members often administer medical treatment to one another. Both of these factors would not be in play if we are talking about somewhere like the UK. Plus, they would have an easier time with quarantines there. So, you are much safer living there. The virus has made it's way to America and is not spreading. I don't see much reason to be too worried about it.
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First world countries are in good shape unless a terrorist induced "surge" occurs that swamps the isolation wards of hospitals. Hopefully, clandestine operations will continually find and destroy that terrorist capability before it crosses borders.
In the next few years, several million people will die of Ebola in Africa alone.
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Yeah, but it would be difficult to cause a "surge" with Ebola specifically; it's difficult to spread whilst a patient is asymptomatic.
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It would be simple with the right technology. Think about it.
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I have thought about it. There are pathogens that are much deadlier and much easier to spread. If terrorists wanted to use biological warfare, this would be a fairly shitty weapon.
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I'm not going to help the terrorists by announcing how to spread it. But, very easy ways exist.
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She is at it again. CountessDouche has been kicked off previous Ebola posts for failing to meet reasonable standards of academic thoroughness. IINers can click the following link to review her past poor performance ->
http://isitnormal.com/story/iin-that-the-african-ebola-epidemic-will-go-global-181327/comment-1822350