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Title: Ebola Spreads Through Droplets in the Air
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URL Source: http://www.newsmax.com/US/Ebola-dro ... 10152014&s=al&dkt_nbr=ygdtzjjq
Published: Oct 15, 2014
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Post Date: 2014-10-15 16:51:39 by BTP Holdings
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Ebola Spreads Through Droplets in the Air Tuesday, 14 Oct 2014 11:51 PM The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed Sunday that a nurse at a Dallas hospital who cared for Thomas Eric Duncan, who died from Ebola last week, was the first person to become infected with the virus on U. S. soil. The nurse reportedly wore a gown, gloves, a mask and a face shield while caring for the Liberian national at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital. Many, including CDC Director Tom Frieden, are questioning how the nurse became infected despite wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment, which should have shielded her from direct contact with Duncan and his bodily fluids. Once again, the specter of airborne Ebola is being raised. No virus that causes disease in humans has ever been known to mutate to change its mode of transmission. This means it is highly unlikely that Ebola has mutated to become airborne. It is, however, droplet-borne — and the distinction between the two is crucial. Doctors mean something different from the public when they talk about a disease being airborne. To them, it means that the disease-causing germs are so small they can live dry, floating in the air for extended periods, thus capable of traveling from person to person at a distance. When inhaled, airborne germs make their way deep into the lungs. Chickenpox, measles and tuberculosis are airborne diseases. Droplets of mucus and other secretions from the nose, mouth and respiratory tract transmit other diseases, including influenza and smallpox. When someone coughs, sneezes or, in the case of Ebola, vomits, he releases a spray of secretions into the air. This makes the infection droplet-borne. Some hospital procedures, like placing a breathing tube down a patient’s air passage to help him breathe, may do the same thing. Droplet-borne germs can travel in these secretions to infect someone a few feet away, often through the eyes, nose or mouth. This may not seem like an important difference, but it has a big impact on how easily a germ spreads. Airborne diseases are far more transmittable than droplet-borne ones. Richard Preston‘s remarkable book, "The Hot Zone," chronicled an Ebola Reston virus outbreak at a primate quarantine facility just outside Washington. The monkeys didn’t have direct contact with each other. CDC and military experts had to consider the possibility that Ebola Reston virus might be airborne. But feces thrown about the room, aerosols used in pressure washing the monkey cages or contaminated gloves used to handle the animals could also have transmitted the virus. It is important to emphasize that Ebola Reston virus does not cause disease in humans. It also survives longer than Ebola Zaire — the species responsible for the West African epidemic — when aerosolized in the lab. But even Ebola Zaire can remain infectious when aerosolized for at least 90 minutes. What happens in the lab, however, doesn’t always represent the real world. Since the Reston scare, scientists have learned more about Ebola transmission from other outbreaks. In 1995, more than 300 people became sick with Ebola in Kikwit, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Disease detectives were unable to determine how 12 of the patients were exposed — again raising questions about the possibility of airborne transmission. But if Ebola could be transmitted through the air, at least some family members of Ebola patients should have gotten sick even without direct contact. That didn’t happen. Ebola struck again in 2000, this time affecting more than 400 people in Gulu, Uganda. Not all had direct contact with another Ebola patient. Bedding and mattresses seemed to be one source of infection. So did sharing a meal with an Ebola patient — which often meant using fingers to eat from the same plate. Each had in common likely exposure to infected bodily fluids. In the lab, scientists studied how Ebola virus infects different species and causes disease. In humans and primates, Ebola Zaire spreads from the cells of the immune system to the lymph nodes, blood, liver and spleen. It causes minimal disease in the lungs. But in pigs, Ebola Zaire causes severe lung disease. Researchers infected pigs with Ebola Zaire and then placed them near but not in direct contact with primates. The primates became infected. Because Ebola Zaire causes severe lung disease in pigs, their respiratory secretions are laden with the virus. With all their snorting and snuffling, pigs are very good at generating aerosols. The infected monkeys, however, didn’t transmit the virus onward. For Ebola Zaire to become airborne in humans, it would need to cause lung disease significant enough to release lots of virus into respiratory secretions. The virus would then need to survive outside the body, dried and in sunlight for a prolonged time. And it would need to be able to infect another person more than a couple feet away. There’s no evidence from previous epidemics or laboratory experiments that Ebola Zaire behaves in this way. Although the virus is mutating as the Ebola epidemic continues to grow in West Africa, it has multiple hurdles to overcome in order to become airborne. As we rule out Ebola being airborne, the droplet-borne risk of Ebola must be addressed. Most important, those on the frontlines — especially nurses and doctors — should be provided with the necessary training and personal protective equipment to ensure that there are no more transmissions within hospitals. Read Latest Breaking News from http://Newsmax.com www.Newsmax.com/US/Ebola-.../id/600727/#ixzz3GFU5Cml4 Poster Comment: Better have your plastic sheeting and duct tape ready, so when ebola kills you they can wrap and tape your body in the plastic sheeting.
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#1. To: BTP Holdings (#0)
Mega doses of vitamin C is the only medicinal thing known that might improve one's odds.
Yes. Vitamin C is cheap, so party on those pills everyday.
Better have your plastic sheeting and duct tape ready, so when ebola kills you they can wrap and tape your body in the plastic sheeting.
#2. To: Pinguinite (#1)
-Alex Kurtagic
#3. To: BTP Holdings (#0)
CDC (Obola lackey) Director, Thomas Frieden, says doctors and nurses treating Ebola patients don't need protective head gear. And in fact, Dallas hospital workers treating Obama's fellow African, Thomas Duncan, didn't have protective gear for 2 days! especially nurses and doctors — should be provided with the necessary training and personal protective equipment to ensure that there are no more transmissions within hospitals.
#4. To: scrapper2 (#3)
If it takes 75 people to care for one terminally ill and highly contagious asshole, we're already lost. What a cluster fuck. Dallas hospital workers treating Obama's fellow African, Thomas Duncan, didn't have protective gear for 2 days!
-Alex Kurtagic
#5. To: randge, Jethro Tull, abraxas, Lod, James Deffenbach, christine, All (#4)
Did you see the announcement below by the highly respected Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy ( CIDRAP)? Yes, we are truly fudged and have been so from the moment Obama insisted on not shutting down flights from Africa and not closing the southern border to potential African illegals crossing into the USA. The CDC has been lying to us about Ebola not being transmittable by air. www.breitbart.com/Big-Gov...bola-Transmittable-by-Air snip The highly respected Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota just advised the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) that “there is scientific and epidemiologic evidence that Ebola virus has the potential to be transmitted via infectious aerosol particles,” including exhaled breath. CIDRAP is warning that surgical facemasks do not prevent transmission of Ebola, and healthcare professionals (HCP) must immediately be outfitted with full-hooded protective gear and powered air-purifying respirators. What a cluster fuck.
#6. To: X-15, 4 (#4)
Mega-massive CF bump from Ob0la to the CDC to Dallas Presbyterian, and radiating outward exponentially.
“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken
#7. To: scrapper2 (#5)
Thanks, scrap; good info that all of us instinctively knew from day one.
“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken
#8. To: scrapper2 (#5)
I never thought that I would grow up and be in more danger from my President than any other group of people on Planet Earth. The military needs to remove Obama from office with extreme prejudice since Congress no longer has any balls to do their duty.
-Alex Kurtagic
#9. To: Lod (#7)
Of the 16 doctors from Doctors Without Borders treating Ebola, 9 have contracted the disease.
-Alex Kurtagic
#10. To: X-15 (#8) (Edited)
Seems like a sensible recommendation. Obama has clearly crossed the line from incompetence to dereliction of duty to high crimes and treason against the Republic. Obama is deliberately risking lives of Americans with his actions and decisions. The military needs to remove Obama from office with extreme prejudice
#11. To: scrapper2, X-15, 4 (#10)
Yes, it's way past time for Ob0la to be gone.
“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken
#12. To: Lod (#11)
Aerosolized is the proper term. It survives on spit and blood but is not 100% air born , meaning it can't survive outside the host environment ..yet. From a PHD friend of mine The ebola virus can be carried through aerosolized "emissions" from a patient: coughing, sneezing, even speaking; when vomit hits a surface and splashes; when urine or diarrhea or vomit hits water; and small splashes when a toilet with infective material is flushed. In these instances, the viral particles are in some type of fluid. Apparently (spoken with caution because I am not a virologist) - the virus is not able to waft through the air on moving air currents, like influenza virus can ("air-borne"). If it could, I believe we would be seeing many, many more infections. Some scientists are warning however, it is not impossible for that to develop, given the experience with the Reston strain of ebola virus at the monkey facility in Virginia some years back. If that were to happen with the currently circulating strain, even in a limited way, I will not hesitate to say it would be a nightmare. The problem is not only with the disease itself, but that our health care systems would break down. So...when reading articles, it is helpful to know that the terms "air-borne" and "aerosolized" have different meanings. A number of alt-health websites and main stream media articles are not up to speed about that.
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#13. To: titorite (#12)
Thanks for the distinction, but, imo, it is infinitesimal. This shit is real and fedgov is doing nothing but facilitating the spread all over this country.
“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken
#14. To: X-15 (#8)
I agree with that 100%. The military needs to remove Obama from office with extreme prejudice
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends. Paul Craig Roberts
"When plunder becomes a way of life for a group of men living together in society, they create for themselves in the course of time a legal system that authorizes it and a moral code that glorifies it." Frederic Bastiat
#15. To: scrapper2 (#5)
Thanks for posting that. I almost never wish anything bad on people but I am sorely tempted by the propaganists on tv who try to tell us that it is damned near impossible to catch ebola. And some of them are just repeating what they are told without investigating any of it and some of them have to know better. It almost makes me wish that those people would catch that $#it--not that I want them to die from it but just catch it so they would stop lying about it.
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends. Paul Craig Roberts
"When plunder becomes a way of life for a group of men living together in society, they create for themselves in the course of time a legal system that authorizes it and a moral code that glorifies it." Frederic Bastiat
#16. To: BTP Holdings (#0)
I am seriously thinking about retiring from medicine in the next month or so. I think doctors and nurses will die quick.
#17. To: scrapper2, All (#5)
I've been following this story on Jeff Rense who keeps up a running list of stories on his site that report a lot more than you'll find in the lamestream news. Recently he's had Dr. Bill Deagle MD and Henry L. Niman PhD, infectious disease experts who've spoken extensively on the history and transmission of this virus. Apparently this thing is spreading out in all directions: Four Suspect Ebola Cases Now In Ethiopia By Patricia Doyle 10-15-14 Jeff - I think all of Africa will be infected if borders are not closed. I do have a solution for flights from Africa to US. I will explain on the program tomorrow. I think it may work. I think flights will have to be reduced. Maybe someone of importance will be listening tomorrow and report on my idea to the proper authorities who could mandate it. If something is NOT done we will have major Ebola pandemic. ...and then, there will be no doubt that it is airborne. Every times a person contracts Ebola that is another chance the virus will mutate. It has changed since the baby in Guinea had it. This is serious and time for political correctness to be taken out of the equation. I also have some bad news on the illegal/diseases situation. Pertussis has quadrupled in Shasta country this year. Hum? Guess why. There is an ongoing outbreak in California and other states. Hum, wonder why Open borders, hint hint. Enterovirus is still spreading and getting more virulent as we see more deaths now. Not the benign cold like virus, we were lied to by the CDC into believing Patty Ethiopia. 4 suspected cases -------------------------------------- Ethiopia's Ministry of Health on Sun [12 Oct 2014] disclosed establishing a modern laboratory center in a bid to control the deadly Ebola virus after 4 reported cases of EVD in Addis Ababa. The facility will start operating on Mon [13 Oct 2014] for testing of 4 suspected cases of Ebola. A disease that medical doctors believe is Ebola appears to be suspected in the Ethiopian capital. One western African origin diplomat has been admitted for flu-like symptoms in Saint Yared General Hospital; 3 more people have been also admitted to the Black Lion hospital, with reported cases of bleeding and fever. Doctors in Black Lion hospital, speaking anonymously because of the sensitivity of the issue ... are saying it is Ebola. The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified Ethiopia and Kenya as "high- risk" countries for the spread of the deadly ebolavirus. [A suspected Ebola case at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport ( JKIA) who died on arrival from Juba, South Sudan was reported to have tested negative for Ebola virus disease on 12 Oct 2014 (www.standardmedia.co.ke/h...cle/2000137966/suspected- ebola-case-">www.standardmedia.co.ke/h...966/suspected-ebola-case- at-jkia-tests-negative). - Mod.ML] Ethiopia and Kenya are vulnerable because [they are] major transport hubs, with many flights from West Africa, a WHO official said. This is the most serious warning to date by the WHO that Ebola could spread to East Africa. The WHO's country director for Kenya, Custodia Mandlhate, said the East African states were "classified in group 2, at high risk of transmission." The Ethiopian and Kenyan governments said that they would not ban flights from the 4 countries hit by Ebola. Ethiopia's and Kenya's national carriers are major airlines connecting countries across Africa and have on their part been pursuing the usual flights into West Africa. Bole international airport [Addis Ababa, Ethiopia] and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) [Nairobi, Kenya] so far haven't any infrared thermometers or non-contact thermometers to measure body temperature of in-bound and out-bound passengers for possible Ebola symptoms. http://www.rense.com/general96/foursus.htmlWhat a cluster fuck.
"If ignorance is truly bliss, then why do so many Americans need Prozac?" - Dave McGowan
#18. To: randge (#17)
Please, please, shut-down these pus-pockets of disease. How simple is that?
“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken
#19. To: Lod, titorite (#13)
I agree, Lod. A distinction with no difference in reality. Consider what the CIDRAP said: “there is scientific and epidemiologic evidence that Ebola virus has the potential to be transmitted via infectious aerosol particles,” including EXHALED BREATH."( my capitalization) Also CIDRAP warns: "surgical facemasks do not prevent transmission of Ebola, and healthcare professionals (HCP) must immediately be outfitted with full-hooded protective gear and powered AIR-PURIFYING respirators.." ( my capitalization) So what does that tell us about the potential for Ebola being transmittable by air if the CIDRAP is putting out these warnings for health personnel? It tells us that Ebola can be spread by exhaled breath, living and infecting others beyond the host's body. Thanks for the distinction, but, imo, it is infinitesimal.
#20. To: randge (#17)
Precisely! I'm glad the doctor brings this fact up in the interview. With each new host, there's a good chance Ebola can mutate. And yes it has already mutated since December when it infected its first victim. I really think Obama needs to be removed from office either by Congress or by the military. Obama is so inept or insane or both that now he's a real and present danger to the Republic and to Americans. I think if Boehner put forward a motion for impeachment Congress would pass it easily and from there Harry Reid doesn't have a hope of getting Dems to vote along party lines. An Ebola pandemic has got to be worrisome to Dems themselves. Every times a person contracts Ebola that is another chance the virus will mutate. It has changed since the baby in Guinea had it. This is serious and time for political correctness to be taken out of the equation.
#21. To: octavia (#16)
You can become the freedom4um WebMD and deal with various afflictions over the internet!!! Much safer..... :)
-Alex Kurtagic
#22. To: X-15, All (#21)
http://www.reddit.com/r/ebola/co...las_emergency_broke_that/ User involved with Dallas emergency broke that there was a 2nd healthcare worker infected yesterday. He also has a source that 5-6 more nurses and a doctor who worked with Duncan are showing fevers. (self.ebola) submitted 11 hours ago * by HPPD2 I'm always skeptical of secondhand sources but he broke the story of the 2nd healthcare worker a day and a half ago here and it turned out to be true. More things of note from him: "I have a trustworthy source that states that 5-6 nurses and a doctor, who all worked on Duncan, had developed fevers. I trust my source, but Frieden said that none of the other healthcare workers were showing symptoms. I trust my in house source more than Frieden, but that would be huge if the CDC is lying. " "Yes, unless it happens to be a fever due to an unrelated illness. These are healthcare workers that worked on Duncan. I do expect to see more cases soon." The next few days should be interesting.
To question is to value the ideal of truth more highly than the loyalties to nation, religion, race, or ideology.
#23. To: christine (#22) (Edited)
That lying, selfish asshole from Afreaka! caused all of this. His family members should be unceremoniously booted out of America as soon as their health is cleared for travel just for their ungrateful attitude in the aftermath of his deadly stunt.
-Alex Kurtagic
#24. To: scrapper2 (#3)
I'm not ready to start freaking out yet. Not buying the hype. It's not like our government to be so forthcoming with details the way they're doing. There's a black gentleman in the lumberyard somewhere in this event.
#25. To: Obnoxicated (#24)
i don't know what to think or believe yet..
To question is to value the ideal of truth more highly than the loyalties to nation, religion, race, or ideology.
#26. To: Obnoxicated (#24)
You're right. Ebola is probably similar to catching the flu. Nothing to worry about. Obama is just in a jokester mood trying to show himself and the CDC lackey as being incompetent liars before the November elections when they really aren't. Not buying the hype...There's a black gentleman in the lumberyard somewhere in this event.
#27. To: christine (#25)
Only what you can prove as true in this day and age. i don't know what to think or believe yet..
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#28. To: randge (#17)
The way I understand it, AIDS or HIV was developed to eliminate the black race. It spread savagely in Africa, and even had many case here. Haven't kept up with it, however. ;)
"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one." Edmund Burke
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