A member asked:

I am being deployed to liberia soon. im scared i may contract ebola. how easy is it to get from another human. do they have to be symptomatic?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ebola: Thankyou for your service to our country. It is very appreciated. Transmission is from someone who has signs of active infection via contact wi blood or bodily fluids or through contact wi contaminated objects. Ebola can be spread through body fluids such as sweat, tears, blood, saliva, breast milk, semen, vomit, urine and stool. The virus can gain entry via cuts/ abrasions of skin, nose, mouth

Answered 11/11/2014

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Some suggestions: Ebola is transmitted by contact with infected material. It is important to use good hand washing, hand sanitizers and to Clorox wipes on computers and surfaces. The military and CDC have protocols in place to protect personnel. Your humanitarian service is very important in this effort.

Answered 11/11/2014

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