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To: BuffaloJack

The problem with viruses is that they mutate very quickly. They can change in virulence and incubation in each infected individual. I agree that Ebola isn’t a threat in it’s current form. However there is a reason that health officials are keeping such a close eye on this virus. A couple minor mutations, and this could represent an epidemic threat. That is how viruses have managed to survive for so long. They are able to change faster than we are able to keep up with them.


15 posted on 01/07/2009 7:38:33 PM PST by ga medic
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To: ga medic; Mother Abigail

Thanks for your intelligent, knowledgeable remarks. You are certainly patient.

Emerging viruses always seem distant and harmless, until they’re not.


21 posted on 01/08/2009 11:26:21 AM PST by Judith Anne
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