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This ebola things is freaking me out...how likely is it to get ebola from somebody's sweat?
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Ebola Virus: Transmission is from someone who has signs of active infection via contact wi blood or bodily fluids or through contact wi contaminated objects. According to the World Health Organization – Ebola can be spread through body fluids such as sweat, blood, saliva, urine and stool. As of 4 OCT 2014 - there were 3 cases treated in the US - so the odd's would be miniscule.
Answered 11/11/2014
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