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Are we even close to a cure for ebola? i'm scared as can be and need some good news to help me.

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Ebola: the treatment for ebola at present stems from sanitary and aseptic conditions in hospitals in the US to prevent spread. The main treatment seems to be symptomatic although there has been some limited treatment with serum developed by the CDC. There are trials and hope for a vaccine hopefully in the next year.

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Don't be scared: Ebola is very unlikely to become an epidemic in the U.S. It's possible a few cases will occur, but they will not develop into an epidemic. No one has yet been infected with Ebola in the US from someone infected elsewhere. It's difficult to catch it, and people aren't contagious until they develop fever. Car accident, gunshot, lightening much more likely than Ebola. Plus, a vaccine is likely soon.

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