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To: greeneyes
Well, if it’s “contagious” in isn’t Ebola. Cause Ebola ain’t contagious-it’s infectious

That's completely inaccurate...Ebola is both infectious and contagious:

From What's the difference between infectious and contagious

"Infectious diseases are caused by microscopic germs (such as bacteria or viruses) that get into the body and cause problems. Some — but not all — infectious diseases spread directly from one person to another. Infectious diseases that spread from person to person are said to be contagious."

109 posted on 10/05/2014 5:17:34 AM PDT by DouglasKC
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To: DouglasKC

I know that, but as I said, there are some who have been posting very authoritatively that it is not contagious-stating it is merely infectious. Sorry should have included the sarcasm tag.

At any rate thanks for that clear and concise explanation of both terms, maybe they’ll see it and stop ridiculing people who are concerned about contagion.

Have you heard anything else about the KC case? I haven’t been able to get anything from the local news or St. Louis news either.


134 posted on 10/05/2014 11:16:24 AM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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