Vmarco Posted August 3, 2014 WHO says: "People are infectious as long as their blood and secretions contain the virus. For this reason, infected patients receive close monitoring from medical professionals and receive laboratory tests to ensure the virus is no longer circulating in their systems before they return home. When the medical professionals determine it is okay for the patient to return home, they are no longer infectious and cannot infect anyone else in their communities. Men who have recovered from the illness can still spread the virus to their partner through their semen for up to 7 weeks after recovery. For this reason, it is important for men to avoid sexual intercourse for at least 7 weeks after recovery or to wear condoms if having sexual intercourse during 7 weeks after recovery." So...even though one appears "cured," such as a walking person, they still can infect others. "The incubation period, or the time interval from infection to onset of symptoms, is from 2 to 21 days." Thus,..one could have the virus, and be unaware of it. The odds of infectious persons traveling beyond West Africa before the symptoms occur, is likely. Everyone traveling beyond West Africa is a possible infectee. As I suggested in the Is Ebola Coming To America thread,...America should be concerned about this virus, especially because of Americans usually inconsiderate attitude towards diseases,...such as going to work sick,...which is generally viewed as a "badge of honor" in American culture. The report of the ebola patient walking into Emery University Hospital after flying back to the USA should be seen as frightening, not admirable. Please don't misunderstand,...I wish the fellow the best of luck,...however, in America, where the majority of people are fully selfish and inconsiderate, only interested in their own agenda, that no matter how great some believe the US healthcare system is (IMO experience it is actually among the worse), the average inconsiderate American could likely fuel an even more serious epidemic in the West. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chang Posted August 3, 2014 (edited) For those who wish to investigate further. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebola_virus_disease Edited August 3, 2014 by Chang Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vmarco Posted August 3, 2014 Again....sure,...infected people leaving West Africa for a 12 - 20 hour flight to the US, may not be showing symptoms of the infection until during the flight. And then,...you would have to come in contact with some bodily fluid, either directly, or from a place where they have been, like the toilet, or an infected handle of the overhead bin. May not know how many got infected for several days,...after CDC tracks down all on the plane, or your symptoms begin. In America however,...somewhat because of their inadequate healthcare, people wait a very long time before visiting a doctor, if at all. Actually, getting a little epidemic going in America might be a good thing,...helping people become more conscious of infectious diseases, and how "they" spread it. Any cooperation reduces the amount of competition,...which is an underlying cancer in society. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vmarco Posted August 3, 2014 For those who wish to investigate further. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebola_virus_disease I liked this quote: "Ebola viruses are contagious with prevention predominantly involves behavior changes, proper personal protective equipment, and disinfection." Behavioral Changes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chang Posted August 3, 2014 I liked this quote: "Ebola viruses are contagious with prevention predominantly involves behavior changes, proper personal protective equipment, and disinfection." Behavioral Changes! You will have to use your imagination on that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
