Bad one: Ebolavirus, one of two members of the family of filoviruses, causes a severe hemorrhagic fever with 50–90% human mortality. That no vaccines or treatments are yet available combined with the frequent re-emergence of the virus, its high prevalence among wildlife, and ease of importation of the virus make it a significant public health concern.
Answered 12/9/2013
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In the news: Ebola is producing its worst outbreak in recorded history. Many articles in newspapers and magazines discuss this illness. Ebola is spread by direct contact and so containment requires isolation of the victims and serious protection for those taking care of them. For details, read about it and listen to the radio.
Answered 11/11/2014
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Ebola Virus: The World Health Organization and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention web sites are a source of accurate and up to date information.
Answered 11/14/2015
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