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To: Scooter100

“INFECTIOUS DOSE: 1 - 10 aerosolized organisms are sufficient to cause infection in humans (21).”


11 posted on 10/02/2014 8:38:38 AM PDT by Paladin2
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To: Paladin2; Heartlander
"INFECTIOUS DOSE: 1 - 10 aerosolized organisms are sufficient to cause infection in humans (21)."

I wonder how many "aerosolized organisms" are in a decent sized sneeze from the seat next to you on an airliner?????

14 posted on 10/02/2014 8:46:55 AM PDT by Scooter100
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You may ask just how big is an aerosolized organism?

The Ebola "virion" is typically 980 nanometers in length which is 3.9 × 10-5 inches.

Just think how LITTLE material you need to get infected!

32 posted on 10/02/2014 12:25:29 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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