When Ebola protection fails

Science Mag ^ | October 3, 2014 | Science Mag

[steve86]

Did you read the article? I don’t want to sit in the seat either but the team did not find Ebola virons in sweat, and don’t think they would in a patient well enough to be up and around.

[Chgogal]

I totally agree, BUT I still don't want to sit in that seat. I will be gallant and step aside and allow you sit in that seat. ; )

Yes, it is an emotional reaction. Ick, just ick. It's like using a dirty toilet. You know you won't get sick, but still ick, and I avoid that as much as possible too.

[AllAmericanGirl44]

So thankful you wrote this, I have found myself thinking along the same lines. This whole thing, it just doesn’t add up.

[trebb]

I gather these people are professionals, therefore I have to take their questioning seriously, but seems to me if you work around people whom are dying of Ebola, and you come down with Ebola there’s a good chance you contracted the Ebola from the patient with Ebola. Am I missing something?

Yep - the CDC and others are deliberately downplaying how easy it is to become infected - politics is trumping common sense.

[rockinqsranch]

Thanks trebb for your excellent response.