Is the Ebola Virus still around and what exactly does it do to you???
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yes it is still around, however it is quite rare. what the ebola virus does to you is the virus activates and releases its own genetic material which causes the host to begin to make its own proteins for virus replication. This replication continues until the cell ruptures and bursts. The virus is then spread to neighboring cells, and continues to reproduce. Basically your body begins to waste away internally. \nSymptoms include vomiting, diarrhea,changing of skin color, general body pain, internal and external bleeding, and fever
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I'm not sure how those books you're reading describe ebola (or Tomb Raider either), but while in Pakistan a patient with ebola had to be completely isolated.  I was working in a field hospital so what we could do was limited and we couldn't do too much for this patient.  So, we decided to transport him to the Pakistan hospital.  Anyway, this guy was so sick, he'd began hemorraging through his dermis.  At this point we figured his organs were beginining to liqudfy.  He was coughing up blood alot too.  It was a very interesting experience.
838156
Well, dengue is a fad here. I noticed you put it in infectious but its not an infectious disease. Anyway, there is really no food to bring that back up, just tell them to eat healthy, hearty meals. They really can only put platelets, and its quite disturbing. Sometimes, people in severe stages need 10 bags but they live through, don't worry!
1114467
Very frightening.  He has been everywhere and done everything.\n\np.s.  he is behind me right now watching me type...very creepy...but I still love him.
810731
I believe that the virus can survive even outside human blood (My mother works for the county and they issue her a disinfectant spray that can kill the virus responsible for HIV/Aids from things people have touched).\n\n\nHowever, I don't believe it lasts long unless it's in a controlled environment. If it's kept warm and protected, I'm sure that it can survive for some time.
365018
The jury is still out on this one.  It is the same disease you remember from the 50's, and while it has been controlled, it still existed in smaller numbers.  This outbreak is mostly in the college population and could indicate a need to get a booster immunization.  Time will tell.
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cases, outbreaks, or new diseases?\nTry the World Health Organisation (WHO) - google them.
749175
Outbreaks can last for months. I have had one that that lasted for about 6 months and my sister had one that lasted longer than that.Don't let everyone scare you.
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Well, that's a lot of questions rolled into one.  What, really, is your question?  I think the last one is the summary: do we [i.e., people generally] care?  Yes, generally.  Unless you have a friend who is infected, you probably tend to forget about the disease for long stretches of time.  But as to why people are still being infected, I think some of the question has to go to those who are infected: are you willing to risk having sex with someone who is not infected, and having the condom break?  Do you always, I mean ALWAYS warn a sex partner of the risk they are taking?  And are there still people out there using un-sterile needles to pop drugs?\n\nThe hype to be an AIDS activist was always political, and if it is indeed over, it's just as well.  The people who are infected really don't want everyone shying away from them, but they also don't want to be responsible for someone else being infected.  So a quiet monogamy with another infected mate or celibacy is most appropriate, and neither one is something to advertise, and therefore create a challenge situation.  In short, people are getting back into privacy on what is, after all, an intensely private matter.
374677
If it concerns you maybe you can check with your local health department. Just call them and tell them about the situation and maybe they can help you.
633402
Stop worrying.  Absolutely not.  HIV dies as soon as it hits the air.  Water kills it.
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Definition: Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) is a common human virus that causes infectious mononucleosis and plays a role in the emergence of two rare forms of cancer: Burkitt's lymphoma, and nasopharyngeal carcinoma.\n\nQuestions To Ask Your Doctor About Epstein-Barr Virus:\n\nCould these symptoms be mimicking any other infectious disease?\n\nDoes any lab work need to be done to confirm EBV?\n\nWhat are the chances this could lead to some other major complication or illness?\n\nHow will you know if the spleen has been affected?\n\nHow long is bedrest recommended?\n\nWhen do the symptoms usually subside?\n\nHow long does the contagious period last?\n\nWhat precautions should be taken to minimize this disease being passed on to others?\n\nWhat are the chances that family members will be affected by this virus?
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IMPORTANT - NEW VIRUS ALERT!!!\n\n\n\n\nThere is a dangerous virus being passed\nelectronically, orally and by hand. This virus is called\nWorm-Overload-Recreational-Killer (WORK). If\nyou receive WORK from any of your colleagues, your\nboss or anyone else via any means DO NOT TOUCH IT.\n\n\nThis virus will wipe out your private life completely.\nIf you should come into contact with WORK put your\njacket on and take two good friends to the nearest pub.\n\n\nPurchase the antidote known as Work-Isolator-Neutralizer-Extractor (WINE).\n\n\nTake the antidote repeatedly until WORK has been completely eliminated\nfrom your system. You should forward this warning to 5 friends. If you do\nnot have 5 friends, you have already been infected and WORK is\ncontrolling your life.\n\n\n\n\nUpdate: After extensive testing it has been concluded that\nBest-Equivalent-Extractor-Remedy (BEER) may be\nsubstituted for WINE but may require a more generous application.\n\n\n\n\nOne day, a man came home and was greeted by his wife dressed in a very sexy\nnightie. "Tie me up," she purred, "and you can do anything you want."\n\nSo he tied her up and went golfing.\n\n    ***********************************************\n\nA woman came home, screeching her car into the driveway, and ran into the\nhouse. She slammed the door and shouted at the top of her lungs, Honey, pack\nyour bags. I won the damn lottery!"\n\nThe husband said, "Oh my God! What should I pack, beach stuff or mountain\nstuff?   "Doesn't matter," she said. "Just get the hell out of here."\n\n    ***********************************************\n\nMarriage is a relationship in which one person is always right, and the\nother is a husband.
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Death\nYes the infection can go to your brain and kill you.\nI am a nurse in a OR I have see it.\nGo see a doc.
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At the moment there is nothing to worry about as you can only get the virus from direct contact with infected birds (not from people who have the disease) and they are still few and far between, but IF the virus mutates so you can catch it from other people then we are in truble
1008403
I don't know if it's *still* going around, but I had it in March of this year.  It's not a cold...it's the flu.  Mine started with a horrible headache, then a sore throat, then coughing and coughing and coughing.  Body aches and fever rounded out the illness.  It's viral so they can't really give you anything for it, except to relieve symptoms.  Nothing will get rid of them but time.  \n\nA cough suppressant at night, a cough expectorant during the day, Vicks Vaporub, and nasal spray or oral decongestant are the items I used for the duration of my illness (which happened to be a total of 4 weeks).  \n\nI hope you feel better soon.  : (
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Malaria, E-coli, Ebola, and AIDS.  I'm sure there are many more, but those are the biggies.