Question 1

would the ebola virus die through a washer and dryer cycle?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but:: Ebola virus is easily killed by soap, bleach, drying and sunlight. Machine washing clothes that have been contaminated with fluids will destroy Ebola virus. Ebola virus survives only a short time on surfaces that are in the sun or have dried.

But if you have reasonable concern that the clothes came in contact with body fluids from an Ebola patient: do NOT touch the clothes and call authorities.

Question 2

how long takes a person infected with ebola from contracting the disease until dies? if a person has a fever, is suspected to be infected with ebola?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Though I have not seen a case, I have seen other hemorrhagic fevers. With these diseases, course cannot be predicted. Just a fever would not be enough to be concerned for Ebola without a close exposure.

Question 3

i live in ghana, surrounded by countries with cases of ebola, but none here yet.  what precautions would you recommend we take?  is swimming risky?

Accepted Answer

Ebola is hard to get: Ebola is not spread through the air but only by contact with a sick person's bodily fluids. These include vomit, sweat, urine,saliva, and blood. I have no answer as to whether or not you might contact it by swimming

Question 4

whats the immediate precaution we can take if ebola virus detected? mention medical tests which we will have to take?

Accepted Answer

Isolate yourself: so you don't infect others and arrange for transport and care to a medical facility alerting both transport and provider that you may have Ebola.  Once in medical care atest is performed called a pcr test that takes 6-8 hours for results.  This is an accurate test. If positive you would be admitted for hospital care.  This means an isolation unit to limit the spread to others as you receive Care

Question 5

is ebola gonna end the world. it's already in the us i'm scared i live in ct and i'm scared everybodies gonna end up infected :( and we all die?

Accepted Answer

Not to worry: There are major public health measures to limit the spread of ebola.  From each case more is learned and remedies are being developed.  We have more to fear in the long run from global warming rather than ebola.  No case has been identified in CT.

Question 6

if someone ever got ebola virus, is there even a small chance to survive or is it an automatic death sentence?

Accepted Answer

Some survive: The ebola virus is highly infectious within a body of an exposed person.  This includes an attack on immune system cells which ordinarily marshall defenses against viral invasion and spread.  Some in fact have better immune systems than others, and survival is documented   It is still best avoided.

Question 7

what should we do to prevent ebola virus and disease.i have rabbits as pets.what extra measures should i take?or should i give them away??

Accepted Answer

No need : Unless you are in Africa where the disease is present, you do not need to worry about it. You and your pets should be safe.

Question 8

good morning ?? doctors. how is it that we no longer hear about h1n1, ebola, or sars? what happened to them? could covid19 "go the same way?" why hasn't it? what would have to happen? what needs to happen such  that people don't need to wear masks?

Accepted Answer

Viruses: 1. SARS completely died out around 2004. 2.There are still Ebola outbreaks in Africa but better controlled &amp; not as large as previously. 3. H1N1  is a subtype of influenza A. It is still alive &amp; well. 4. We can probably stop wearing masks when there is an effective COVID 19 vaccine and most people have received it. 5. COVID 19 is more contagious than any of the viruses you mentioned.

Question 9

what is ebola?

Accepted Answer

Ebola: Ebola is a filovirus (Filoviridae). There are 5 Ebola strains – the most virulent of which is Zaire. It is transmitted from someone who has signs of infection via contact w blood or bodily fluids or through contact w contaminated objects. Depending on strain &amp; medical response – past death rates have ranged from 88% to 25%.

Question 10

do pets get ebola?

Accepted Answer

Ebola and pets: See:  http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/transmission/qas-pets.html  An exotic  primate pet or specific type of pig (Reston virus from the Philippines) could become infected. There are no reported dogs or cats which have become sick from the Ebola virus.

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I live in ghana, surrounded by countries with cases of ebola, but none here yet. what precautions would you recommend we take? is swimming risky?

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Whats the immediate precaution we can take if ebola virus detected? mention medical tests which we will have to take?

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Is ebola gonna end the world. it's already in the us i'm scared i live in ct and i'm scared everybodies gonna end up infected :( and we all die?

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If someone ever got ebola virus, is there even a small chance to survive or is it an automatic death sentence?

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What should we do to prevent ebola virus and disease.i have rabbits as pets.what extra measures should i take?or should i give them away??

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