NFT: Scorecard on US Ebola: Only the misdiagnosed patient died.

I read about them on BBI. Then we're really screwed.

injecting reason into this hysteria...

"recovered" mean they actually had the virus and were cured?

Yes.

If too many people have it, they won't be able to treat them all. That's the problem. So if we contain it now we are good.

There is one active case - ONE! - in the entire US of A. In a nation of 330 million people, I'd say that is pretty damned contained.

I should stop panicking?

No need. We'll let you know if something comes up.

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I'm getting antsy. I'd really like to panic over something.

And we hope it stays that way.

YouTubes of kids with fake guns is still available.

just doesn't sell newspapers or drive web traffic

"Ebola Terror!! NYC Outbreak Possible!!"

Now that's how you sell newspapers

are those who have cared for another Ebola patient, so, unless you are caring for one, your chances of catching the disease are pretty much zero.

But carry on with the freak-out.

Isn't Fewell's defense enough to
panic over!!

"Pervy Peeper Plays His Pickle."

That sells. Can we agree to go with that?

In comment 11948400 Randy in CT said:

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I'm getting antsy. I'd really like to panic over something.

Aliens are coming. And I hear they're armed with Ebola!

can we just start a daily Ebola sticky and post all the articles, opinions and hysteria there? This is painful

we can intervene case-by-case (and don't have to deal with multiple cases starting to overwhelm the resources we have in place).

It would not be this low if the spread were more rapid, but the underlying point remains.

Comparisons between the third world and the developed world, when assessing mortality rates, suffer from quite a bit of issues. But don't tell a newspaper that...

You are hereby formally invited not to open the thread.

so I can wear a shirt that says "I beat Ebola" and use it to get laid.

What do I do again? An infected person has to shit in my mouth was it?

or eat shite.

or lightpost or etc.

Check with Goupon. They will find you a restaurant, at a discount.

Yankees...

outbreak of monkeys shite flinging.

In comment 11948396 manh george said:

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No need. We'll let you know if something comes up.

Just wait til this Ebola crap melds with Herpes and the shit keeps coming back every month.

Off topic, did you attend Whiskyfest?

In comment 11948440 Overseer said:

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so I can wear a shirt that says "I beat Ebola" and use it to get laid. What do I do again? An infected person has to shit in my mouth was it?

Just remember semen can contain the virus for 70+ days.


And yes, preforming rim jobs in Liberia should do the trick.

I was very annoyed--they changed it to a Wednesday, almost always a lousy evening for me. And, to be honest, having gone about 3-4 years in a row, I had gotten a very good idea of what I like, and bought a few of the very good but not super-expensive bottles for my own collection.

So, no.

The one patient who died was the only one who did not receive either an experimental drug or a plasma transfusion from someone who had beaten the disease. In fact, I think all of the more recent cases received plasma transfusions.

This certainly speaks well of the ability in the US to treat the disease.

The only question remaining in my mind is screening and/or quarantine of those returning from West Africa.

who wrote "The Hot Zone" ( the original Ebola book) has a terrific and sensible (and long as usual lol) piece in The New Yorker about the history of the new outbreak.
Link - ( New Window )

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In comment 11948400 Randy in CT said: Quote: I'm getting antsy. I'd really like to panic over something. Aliens are coming. And I hear they're armed with Ebola!

Yup, they're coming over the southern border posing as Mexicans, but they're really from Alpha Centauri and are in league with ISIS to infect, subvert, and otherwise fuck the good 'ol USofA up the pooper!

but how do we know those "cured" won't have a relapse in 30 years???

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but how do we know those "cured" won't have a relapse in 30 years???

Keep 'em in quarantine, just to be sure.

we're all gonna die.

...from influenza.

When do we start quarantining?

What is the real reason people are freaking out over this? The symptoms? From decades of scary movies?

Bunch of lemmings following the Cable News Pied Piper of Fear.

you scared the shit out of me. When you say its contamination. I mean, I’m thinking like… an Ebola leak or something.

Ebola.

Yeah, it’s a disease on the Discovery Channel where all your intestines sort of just slip right out of your butt.

Thank you. I know what Ebola is.

having the disease.

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are those who have cared for another Ebola patient, so, unless you are caring for one, your chances of catching the disease are pretty much zero. But carry on with the freak-out.

I'm at work, I'm not freaking out. I think you are misunderstanding me. I think we have the thing contained pretty well. My initial point to what MG posted was that in small amounts of victims it's very treatable. If it did break out it wouldn't be as nice looking of a score card. All I'm sayin.

In comment 11948550 x meadowlander said:

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...from influenza. When do we start quarantining? What is the real reason people are freaking out over this? The symptoms? From decades of scary movies? Bunch of lemmings following the Cable News Pied Piper of Fear.

Cable News Pied Piper? I guess ebola being the lead story on the 3 mainstream morning shows for a majority of days over the last 4 weeks had nothing to do with it.

This sh!t is about to get real!

This is all very good news b/c it speaks to the difficulty in transmitting this particular strain. However, think of the extraordinary care these patients required for treatment while containing. Before we pop the cork let's hope there aren't a rash of new cases from people coming out of Africa. These aren't contests about right and wrong. It's about making sure we follow a good set of protocols to contain and treat patients to protect the American public. We're figuring that all out now which is good. However, people have every right to be concerned about a disease like this. You don't want to get Ebola. You guys ever consider the long-term consequences of hemorrhagic fever if not treated effectively? It's not good. We need to ensure we don't have a sizable outbreak in this country. Strain on health care and morbidity should concern you all.

and my hope and belief is it will be.


But you are essentially talking about a pitcher's performance in the top of the 1st inning.

they are all guilty in trying to get ratings. If it means scaring the shit out of you along the way, well they don't care. Just keep watching

for a bike ride today and this is the second time..... hmmm

...which is a horse of a different color.

but the other big one is just as complicit.

An provocative issue brought forth an unwarranted outcry, fuss and fury. People over-reacted including some pandering politicians. The doom and gloom did not happen. (Of course some say, yet but I'll leave that alone)

Certain people will now say that their fury caused increased vigilance which was the cause of the positive outcome.

But really, what's your point? Shouldn't we all know that there is an Ebola crisis in Africa and further that there were/are cases in the US? That was and is major news. It's Ebola virus after all. Does everything become sensationalized w/ our current media and politicians? Yes, of course - but that is due largely to a society that does not understand the disease and is looking for answers. Ask an Ebola survivor how they feel about Ebola virus. You think they'll tell you it was no big deal? They will tell you that through the course of the infection they thought they were going to die and felt like they were going to die. The minute that virus hits US soil it was absolutely the time for concern and discussion about how we should handle the situation. Why? Because there isn't a lot of solid information on how different strains will transmit. We are learning as we go. Science happens in real time - we don't have all of the answers yet.

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for a bike ride today and this is the second time..... hmmm

I'm impressed she has the energy to bike while fighting off Ebola...

And it's great nearly everyone is surviving. I agree about no need to panic.

But IMO this lady has moved from "hero" to narcissistic douchebag at warp speed.

In comment 11948811 Bill L said:

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And it's great nearly everyone is surviving. I agree about no need to panic. But IMO this lady has moved from "hero" to narcissistic douchebag at warp speed.

Only for a certain segment of the public.

out in a pretty desolate area. There were quite a few people around, though: reporters and their camera crews. They didn't go into any areas where they would normally run into actual people, absent the media circus.

Back on my original point: Not only has no one died, but the only people who have contracted the disease so far were (drum roll please)...health care workers. That's right, aside from people who worked directly with people who had Ebola, there have been zero cases in the US.

And the ones in the Dallas situation happened largely because the initial gowns they were given were just stupid. They had no covering at the neck. I don't know if that was entirely the hospital's fault, but health administrators somewhere along the line screwed up, pure and simple, or we would have had fewer cases still.

But she is being a narcissistic jackass and ethically speaking I think the board of nursing should consider pulling her license.