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[redhairedking]

http://news.yahoo.com/american-missionaries-infected-with-ebola-to-be-brought-to-home-010614427.html

What does GAF think about this decision? Personally, I think this is a poor decision. I completely understand that they are Americans and that we have an obligation to help them, however since there is no cure and it is highly contagious I really do not believe it is worth the risk. I'm curious to get some other opinions.

 

[CrankyJay]

It's not airborne. I think with managed care it will be okay.

 

[CREMSteve]

As much as I feel for these people, this seems like a bad idea.

 

[Takamura-San]

So it begins...

 

[Redd]

Why not treat him there? Seems a bit much to fly him back to the states imo.

 

[Mobius 1]

There are worse, more contagious viruses in the country at any given time. With the proper precautions, this is a non-issue.

 

[smokeandmirrors]

As long as they are properly brought into the country under quarantine and proper steps are taken then there is nothing to worry about.

 

[mephixto]

Sounds like a good movie plot.

 

[Takamura-San]

As long as they are properly brought into the country under quarantine and proper steps are taken then there is nothing to worry about.

This gives me no confidence.

 

[Clydefrog]

what could possiblie go wrong?

 

[Partial Gamification]

Sounds like a good movie plot.

comedy:
"I went to Africa to spread the message of Jesus and all I got was stupid ebola, no tee-shirt."
drama:
"The good lord works in mysterious ways."
"My faith is with the CDC."

 

[Samyy]

Nothing will happen

 

[Mindlog]

This feels like a topic a a ron would sympathize with.

 

[Pagusas]

As long as they are properly brought into the country under quarantine and proper steps are taken then there is nothing to worry about.

Trust, its what will kill us all in the end.

This feels like a topic a a ron would sympathize with.

being constantly asked to sign the same persons autograph over and over and over again then being ridiculed the one time he doesn't?

 

[Mariolee]

As long as we're all trope-savvy to contagion films, we should be good.

 

[Tamanon]

No issue whatsoever. It's an easy disease to contain with proper handling.

 

[Extra Sauce]

Sounds like a good movie plot.

I laughed.

Then I shuddered.

 

[kamorra]

Since February there are about 1500 of confirmed cases of Ebola in three countries with a combined population of 22.000.000. Guys, don't look up how many people die of the flu every year.

 

[MikeDown]

eh at the rate things are going why delay the inevitable?

 

[jstripes]

What could possibly go wrong?

 

[Alebrije]

We just need an Ebola on Pitbulls case to end this week

 

[QuicheFontaine]

Why not treat him there? Seems a bit much to fly him back to the states imo.

Yeah, I think treating them where they are would be sensible.

I say "treating" but aren't you basically fucked anyway if you get Ebola?

 

[BronsonLee]

We just need an Ebola on Pitbulls case to end this week

 

[SliceSabre]

Yeah, I think treating them where they are would be sensible.

I say "treating" but aren't you basically fucked anyway if you get Ebola?

Seems like what they've been saying all on the news is there's a stronger chance you'll die than live.

 

[Angelus Errare]

Since February there are about 1500 of confirmed cases of Ebola in three countries with a combined population of 22.000.000. Guys, don't look up how many people die of the flu every year.

BUT IT'S HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS!!! AND I WATCHED ZOMBIE/VIRUS MOVIES!

 

[Timedog]

We just need an Ebola on Pitbulls case to end this week

black pitbulls that are racist against whites.

 

[redhairedking]

Yeah, I think treating them where they are would be sensible.

I say "treating" but aren't you basically fucked anyway if you get Ebola?

There is no cure so I believe you would just treat the symptoms

 

[Nokterian]

Since February there are about 1500 of confirmed cases of Ebola in three countries with a combined population of 22.000.000. Guys, don't look up how many people die of the flu every year.

Yes but for Ebola there is no cure. Flu is airborne but you can be cured by it with antibiotics. At this moment it's the biggest outbreak since the 70's. But i will post this because in the other thread it was explained why this is happening.

I think we need to clarify what's going on to understand why this wouldn't be as bad as in the US.

-Many in infected zones are not trusting of western doctors
-Many do not believe Ebola exists, believing it as a lie used by doctors to perform murders.
-Therefore many people sneak into quarantined areas to "free" infected patients, they then get infected themselves.
-Since many people do not believe the disease exists they don't exhibit the necessary caution needed to handle infected dead bodies.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-28610112

So yeah there is a big concern. It doesn't have a chance in US or EU. Still it's terrfying how a virus like that can kill you in matter of time.

 

[Alebrije]

There is no cure so I believe you would just treat the symptoms

Yep like any virus

 

[B-Dubs]

This gives me no confidence.

It's fine. This isn't some zombie infection.

 

[CornBurrito]

Yes but for Ebola there is no cure. Flu is airborne but you can be cured by it with antibiotics. At this moment it's the biggest outbreak since the 70's. But i will post this because in the other thread it was explained why this is happening.

I don't think you have a clue what you are talking about. You don't treat a viral infection like the flu with antibiotics.

 

[kamorra]

Yes but for Ebola there is no cure. Flu is airborne but you can be cured by it with antibiotics.

About 500.000 people die from the flu every year. There are some years where millions died.

 

[Hoo-doo]

Chances are that these people will die. Let them see their families.

 

[BannedEpisode]

Yes but for Ebola there is no cure. Flu is airborne but you can be cured by it with antibiotics. At this moment it's the biggest outbreak since the 70's. But i will post this because in the other thread it was explained why this is happening.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-28610112

So yeah there is a big concern. It doesn't have a chance in US or EU. Still it's terrfying how a virus like that can kill you in matter of time.

Um...

 

[fredrancour]

Yes but for Ebola there is no cure. Flu is airborne but you can be cured by it with antibiotics. At this moment it's the biggest outbreak since the 70's. But i will post this because in the other thread it was explained why this is happening.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-28610112

So yeah there is a big concern. It doesn't have a chance in US or EU. Still it's terrfying how a virus like that can kill you in matter of time.

Flu is a virus. Antibiotics don't kill viruses. Antibiotics don't do shit to the flu. If a doctor has ever given you antibiotics for a flu, he was doing it to make you feel better mentally and is the kind of fraud that leads to antibiotic resistant bacteria.
It's just that flu has a way lower mortality rate. It still kills lots of people. There are also more effective drugs for managing its symptoms than there are for ebola.

 

[malingenie]

Don't let ignorance and paranoia rule your thoughts.

 

[QuicheFontaine]

Yep like any virus

Wait, we don't have cures for any viruses?

I'm not being funny, if that's true I probably just learned something really well-known.

 

[Petrae]

I'm not really comfortable with the decision. Things go wrong in situations like these. Someone doesn't follow protocol, forgets a step, something. Why purposely introduce the risk in a country that currently has no cases?

That said, the decision is made, so I can only hope for the best and that everyone involved does his or her job exactly as directed, with no errors.

 

[CornBurrito]

Um...

Sadly many people will demand their doctors prescribe them antibiotics for viral infections like colds and flus. And doctors will give in rather than educate the patient. Which is contributing greatly to antibiotic resistance.

 

[Daria]

Um...

Lol exactly. Back on topic though, they'll be brought home, quarantined and examined every hour until they fall victim to the virus. Maybe it'll help us learn /something/.

 

[CornBurrito]

Lol exactly. Back on topic though, they'll be brought home, quarantined and examined every hour until they fall victim to the virus. Maybe it'll help us learn /something/.

If they do manage to survive (and survival is rare, but possible) we might actually be able to figure out something useful.

 

[Tarkus]

They're in the best place they can be with Emory's resources and proximity to the CDC -- 1-2 blocks. The hospital is only 1 of 4 in the country capable of caring for these patients. As an added bonus, the infected Dr.'s family lives in the area.

 

[Laekon]

Since February there are about 1500 of confirmed cases of Ebola in three countries with a combined population of 22.000.000. Guys, don't look up how many people die of the flu every year.

While I agree with these facts the situation is a little different. Those countries aren't highly mobile societies like Europe and the US are. Why even introduce the possibility of the risk?

 

[luckygodzilla]

This gives me no confidence.

It's a disease that can only infect via fluids. Trust me, the CDC is going to be all over this case and those guys REALLY know what they're doing.

 

[demon]

It depends. How good are Cuba Gooding Jr's monkey-shooting skills holding up?

 

[CornBurrito]

They're in the best place they can be with Emory's resources and proximity to the CDC --1-2 blocks. As an added bonus, the infected Dr.'s family lives in the area.

I work at one of the labs at Emory, and some of my coworkers were worried* because the CDC fucked up big time with anthrax a couple months ago.

http://www.cnn.com/2014/06/19/health/cdc-possible-anthrax-exposure/

*not that worried mind you

 

[Raxus]

Wait, we don't have cures for any viruses?

I'm not being funny, if that's true I probably just learned something really well-known.

Viruses are tricky things. We have things to combat viruses and prevent them from causing further damage (anti-virals) but it is to control the symptoms until/if your body can rid itself from the virus.

Also,

 

[JDSN]

Well. I firmly believe that proper measures will be in place to avoid the spread and its essential to help this people that have given up a lot (including potentially their lives) to help others in need, but then again my moral code compels me not to be a selfish paranoic asshole.

 

[kamorra]

While I agree with these facts the situation is a little different. Those countries aren't highly mobile societies like Europe and the US are. Why even introduce the possibility of the risk?

Because it doesn't matter if your society is highly mobile when it comes to Ebola. It's not airborne, kills you way too fast and has a hard time to advance in a society that has way higher hygiene standards and actually believes in western medicine.

 

[Philly40]

Why is there still such a thing as a 'Missionary' in 2014?