Hi doctor, how can ebola virus be prevented.

Isolation: Prevention is by isolation of cases, protection of those working with them, and disposing properly of remains. Infection only occurs by direct contact. Serious work is being done on vaccines and immunoglobulin preventatives but these take months and years to develop. Small outbreaks in the past were controlled with isolation but this attack was allowed to spread over a greater area.

Prevention: Prevention - avoid travel to countries in West Africa affected by Ebola epidemic. Medical personnel should don gown, gloves, & mask when dealing w patients who may be infected with Ebola.