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SStarr33 said:
ABC News ‏@abcnews 2m2 minutes ago
BREAKING: Mali's first confirmed case of Ebola - a two-year-old girl - has died, a health official says

Her blood had to be loaded with virus
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Yes, and I would imagine a little one would just not fare well. The article above stated that she also tested positive for typhoid, so perhaps she was just an extremely sick little girl.

So sad.
 
<modsnip> But you know she's got to be exhausted. What an ordeal.

So Mr. Duncan has been the only ebola fatality in the US so far. We all know his treatment was delayed by days. But so was the treatment of a couple of the Africa based HCW. But I think most (if not all?) received survivor plasma, two got zmapp. Duncan received neither. We don't know if Amber got therapeutic plasma.

I'm trying to figure out what the "secret to survival" is here. Obviously early treatment is key. Plasma maybe. Zmapp looks promising, though clearly not essential with respect to all survivors except Brantly and Writebol. Anti-virals?

If I had to take a guess right this second, I'd say early, aggressive fluid and electrolyte replacement, and survivor plasma.
 
It's by no means my right, but I sure would love to see video of Nina seeing Bentley for the first time. That dog needs a hug from his Mama.

On second thought, I'd probably bawl like a baby if I did see it.
 
SStarr33 said:
ABC News &#8207;@abcnews 2m2 minutes ago
BREAKING: Mali's first confirmed case of Ebola - a two-year-old girl - has died, a health official says

Her blood had to be loaded with virus
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RIP. Poor little soul - and what a nightmare situation for the authorities. She travelled on about five different buses didn't she?

Also it sounds as if she tested positive for typhoid so was not treated in isolation at first which will explain why there are so many medical staff under observation.
 
nrdsb4 said:
^^^I was surprised at that as well. I guess few people would turn down the opportunity to meet the President. But you know she's got to be exhausted. What an ordeal.

So Mr. Duncan has been the only ebola fatality in the US so far. We all know his treatment was delayed by days. But so was the treatment of a couple of the Africa based HCW. But I think most (if not all?) received survivor plasma, two got zmapp. Duncan received neither. We don't know if Amber got therapeutic plasma.

I'm trying to figure out what the "secret to survival" is here. Obviously early treatment is key. Plasma maybe. Zmapp looks promising, though clearly not essential with respect to all survivors except Brantly and Writebol. Anti-virals?

If I had to take a guess right this second, I'd say early, aggressive fluid and electrolyte replacement, and survivor plasma.
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Some people have mild symptoms with Ebola. And some severe.
So it's hard to say.
 
jjenny said:
Some people have mild symptoms with Ebola. And some severe.
So it's hard to say.
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Good point.

Interesting, though, how quickly both Presby Dallas nurses cleared the virus from their systems.
 
nrdsb4 said:
Good point.

Interesting, though, how quickly both Presby Dallas nurses cleared the virus from their systems.
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Nina didn't seem to ever even get serious symptoms. For the most part she was listed in either good or fair condition.
Either Brantly's blood was highly efficient or she was one of the people who only gets mild symptoms.
 
nrdsb4 said:
^^^I was surprised at that as well. I guess few people would turn down the opportunity to meet the President. But you know she's got to be exhausted. What an ordeal.

So Mr. Duncan has been the only ebola fatality in the US so far. We all know his treatment was delayed by days. But so was the treatment of a couple of the Africa based HCW. But I think most (if not all?) received survivor plasma, two got zmapp. Duncan received neither. We don't know if Amber got therapeutic plasma.

I'm trying to figure out what the "secret to survival" is here. Obviously early treatment is key. Plasma maybe. Zmapp looks promising, though clearly not essential with respect to all survivors except Brantly and Writebol. Anti-virals?

If I had to take a guess right this second, I'd say early, aggressive fluid and electrolyte replacement, and survivor plasma.
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NIH doc said at the presser today that Nina got no drugs, just plasma
 
nrdsb4 said:
^^^I was surprised at that as well. I guess few people would turn down the opportunity to meet the President. But you know she's got to be exhausted. What an ordeal.

So Mr. Duncan has been the only ebola fatality in the US so far. We all know his treatment was delayed by days. But so was the treatment of a couple of the Africa based HCW. But I think most (if not all?) received survivor plasma, two got zmapp. Duncan received neither. We don't know if Amber got therapeutic plasma.

I'm trying to figure out what the "secret to survival" is here. Obviously early treatment is key. Plasma maybe. Zmapp looks promising, though clearly not essential with respect to all survivors except Brantly and Writebol. Anti-virals?

If I had to take a guess right this second, I'd say early, aggressive fluid and electrolyte replacement, and survivor plasma.
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I'm not a medical professional, but JMO, at the present time it looks like early diagnosis & treatment may be the key to survival & recovery. Perhaps Mr. Duncan didn't die in vain. Apparently the medical people have learned what NOT to do.
 
'Clever' Japan firm donates high-tech masks for Ebola fight

Tokyo (AFP) - A little-known Japanese company has donated 10,000 high-tech face masks to several Ebola-hit African nations and says it is now getting calls from New York City, which confirmed its first case of the virus Thursday.




Clever, a maker of air filters, said it is sending thousands of the $75 masks for use by doctors and other health professionals in Guinea, Liberia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Clever says its Pittarich mask -- originally developed for the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus, known as the MERS -- is coated in chemicals that kill 99 percent of viruses, including Ebola, when they come into contact with the specialised device.

http://news.yahoo.com/clever-japan-firm-donates-high-tech-masks-ebola-071150581.html
 
CarmelEyesD said:
'Clever' Japan firm donates high-tech masks for Ebola fight

Tokyo (AFP) - A little-known Japanese company has donated 10,000 high-tech face masks to several Ebola-hit African nations and says it is now getting calls from New York City, which confirmed its first case of the virus Thursday.




Clever, a maker of air filters, said it is sending thousands of the $75 masks for use by doctors and other health professionals in Guinea, Liberia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Clever says its Pittarich mask -- originally developed for the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus, known as the MERS -- is coated in chemicals that kill 99 percent of viruses, including Ebola, when they come into contact with the specialised device.

http://news.yahoo.com/clever-japan-firm-donates-high-tech-masks-ebola-071150581.html
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I would not want to be constantly breathing in that ebola killing chemical.
 
New York, New Jersey Set Up Mandatory Quarantine Requirement Amid Ebola Threat

“We believe it’s appropriate to increase the current screening procedures from people coming from affected countries from the current (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention screening procedures),” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday afternoon. “We believe it within the State of New York and the State of New Jersey’s legal rights.”
The patients with the highest level of possible exposure will be automatically quarantined for 21 days at a government-regulated facility. Those with a lower risk will be monitored for temperature and symptoms
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http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/10...ory-quarantine-requirement-amid-ebola-threat/
 
nrdsb4 said:
It's by no means my right, but I sure would love to see video of Nina seeing Bentley for the first time. That dog needs a hug from his Mama.

On second thought, I'd probably bawl like a baby if I did see it.
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I would too, preferably a video with SOUND! Even when playing with the caretakers in hazmat suits you can see Bentley is "Rrrrring" for them to throw the toy.

I really hope they release the pup early, he has no signs of Ebola and since the rest (humans) that have been exposed can stay at home (or travel all over NYC) Bentley can be isolated at home. They can use puppy pads if needed.
 
lucky181 said:
New York, New Jersey Set Up Mandatory Quarantine Requirement Amid Ebola Threat


http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/10...ory-quarantine-requirement-amid-ebola-threat/
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I hate to burst anyone's bubble but we here in the US are never going to be safe until we secure our southern border with Mexico. Terrorists could bring a herd of elephants across if they wanted. Anyone who doesn't believe that, come on down to Texas or one of the other border states & check it out.
 
So happy to hear Nina is being released! She had a much shorter period in the hospital than the other survivors didn't she? She has had Ebola, survived it, and is going home while her boyfriend and puppy are still in quarantine. Just seems a little odd.

Congratulations Nina! You are a strong lady!
 
nrdsb4 said:
Good point.

Interesting, though, how quickly both Presby Dallas nurses cleared the virus from their systems.
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Nina Pham is the nurse and Ebola survivor who traveled to DC for a photo with the President. She needs her cute puppy. While she was hospitalized, she was supposedly given Dr. Brantley's blood.

http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/eb...-kent-brantly-donates-blood-nina-pham-n225006

One must no longer be from a third world country to become exposed to Ebola, HIV and other painful viruses and diseases. How long will it take to remove Ebola from Africa? Will there come a time in our futures when we exit our homes that we won't worry about exposure to Ebola?

It's disappointing. interesting. sad. dangerous. compelling. contagious. JMO
 
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