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Why are we demanding hazmat / well protective suit to treat ebola but not for hiv or hepatitis? thats just weird. they all spread with bodily fluids.

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Severity: There is suggestion that Ebola can be transmitted via air and thus it is a much more serious problem than HIV or Hepatitis B or C (for which there are effective treatments). It is my understanding that the number of viral particles in a speck of fluid is many millions higher than with HIV. Given that Ebola kills 50% of those infected, it is better to err on the side of caution.

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Answered 11/11/2014

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