Ebola in Europe / US.

[Stephanie]

"Madrid govt to put down Ebola patient's pet dog , as scientific knowledge indicates there is a risk the dog could transmit the virus to humans. "

"Ebola airborne. Easily transmitted atleast within 3 feet. "

"Virus survives on skin."



Spit , snot , phlegm , saliva , sweat , tears even , all infective (in addition of course to blood , semen , vaginal secretions ,

precome , vomitus , urine , feces , etc. )


: Sneeze , cough droplets carry the virus. These droplets can land on you , or on an object that you touch and then

you touch your eyes / mouth.


CDC mandated protective gear not sufficient to prevent transmission of virus.

That gear consists of face masks , goggles / glasses , several layer gloves , gowns etc.

Spanish nurse apparently was in full compliance with requirements , had been in proximity of infected material on

two occasions only , yet got infected.

Now several in quarantine , several dozen under observation.


What next ?



Anyone concerned ?

[Stephanie]

And for further contemplation

The current case in Dallas :

Bloke flew from overseas , seemingly healthy.

What if he'd been a 'punter' , visiting a lady to ease his headache and light flu symptoms ?

This case is in Dallas.

How'bout next one in Dub , or London , etc. ?





Some time ago I had put up a thread "Sniffles". It was a thread to educate clients and to dissuade them from visiting us

when they're feeling under the weather with a cold or flu.

But tell me this : how many of you still go to work and continue on with your lives when you just have a headache and

maybe a slight bellyache -- perhaps from a lively night the day before ??

Food for thought ?

[Me4711]

And for further contemplation

The current case in Dallas :

Bloke flew from overseas , seemingly healthy.

What if he'd been a 'punter' , visiting a lady to ease his headache and light flu symptoms ?

This case is in Dallas.

How'bout next one in Dub , or London , etc. ?





Some time ago I had put up a thread "Sniffles". It was a thread to educate clients and to dissuade them from visiting us

when they're feeling under the weather with a cold or flu.

But tell me this : how many of you still go to work and continue on with your lives when you just have a headache and

maybe a slight bellyache -- perhaps from a lively night the day before ??

Food for thought ?

Christ ... Stephanie ... after reading all Ur points there realy is only 3 thing left for us all to do ... 1) put Ur hands behind Ur head 2) put Ur head between Ur legs & 3) Then Kiss Ur Ass Goodbye ...

[Stephanie]

Christ ... Stephanie ... after reading all Ur points there realy is only 3 thing left for us all to do ... 1) put Ur hands behind Ur head 2) put Ur head between Ur legs & 3) Then Kiss Ur Ass Goodbye ...

Imo awareness and being well informed goes a long way towards prevention.


When I'm back from Hols , I'm considering a mandatory temperature check before allowing entry to my abode

[SteveB]

Imo awareness and being well informed goes a long way towards prevention.


When I'm back from Hols , I'm considering a mandatory temperature check before allowing entry to my abode

Would it not be easier just to check for vomiting and bloody diarrhea?

[Stephanie]

Would it not be easier just to check for vomiting and bloody diarrhea?

Thank you for your contribution . I'm glad you can see the humor in what I've been talking about. ' '


In the current outbreak bloody diarrhoea and/or vomitus is not characteristic .

Many a patients in this current outbreak have died without experiencing either of those symptoms ;

and even if they do get those symptoms , it is well late in the disease.

They would be infectious long before the above symptoms develop.





Actually , now that you mention it , that was one of the early stumbling blocks : initial public education efforts emphasised

bloody diarrhoea and vomiting as signs to look out for in the community , if someone got sick.

Guess what ? Many do not have that.

This current outbreak is caused by a strain closely related to ebola Zaire , but it differs that it kills without necessarily causing

hemorrhaging . If you're waiting for a patient to exhibit hemorrhagic symptoms in order to diagnose them , I'm afraid

-- in this current epidemic atleast -- you'd be missing the proverbial boat.

[Me4711]

Imo awareness and being well informed goes a long way towards prevention.


When I'm back from Hols , I'm considering a mandatory temperature check before allowing entry to my abode

DONT FORGET Stephanie, Just In-Case keep a Cruafix in a glass box on the wall marked "Break Glass" ...... Back Dracula .. Back, Back I say ....

[Stephanie]

DONT FORGET Stephanie, Just In-Case keep a Cruafix in a glass box on the wall marked "Break Glass" ...... Back Dracula .. Back, Back I say ....

I wear a Crucifix , and got Garlic in my kitchen !

I'm prepared

Are you ?

[ocred]

"Madrid govt to put down Ebola patient's pet dog , as scientific knowledge indicates there is a risk the dog could transmit the virus to humans. "

"Ebola airborne. Easily transmitted atleast within 3 feet. "

"Virus survives on skin."



Spit , snot , phlegm , saliva , sweat , tears even , all infective (in addition of course to blood , semen , vaginal secretions ,

precome , vomitus , urine , feces , etc. )


: Sneeze , cough droplets carry the virus. These droplets can land on you , or on an object that you touch and then

you touch your eyes / mouth.


CDC mandated protective gear not sufficient to prevent transmission of virus.

That gear consists of face masks , goggles / glasses , several layer gloves , gowns etc.

Spanish nurse apparently was in full compliance with requirements , had been in proximity of infected material on

two occasions only , yet got infected.

Now several in quarantine , several dozen under observation.


What next ?



Anyone concerned ?

It's scary the way the full protective clothing seemingly wasn't protective enough. It would be one one thing if the poor nurse was careless but apparently she wasn't.

[warmcome]

i was annoyed when i heard a 75yr old preist with ebola was brought out of Liberia
to his native Spain. he died, could that be how the nurse got it?

very concerned, Stephanie! >>>>>>>>>>>>