Two Texas-based nurses contracted the Ebola virus from “patient zero” Thomas Eric Duncan, and more Ebola cases may be in the pipeline. As if that weren’t worrying enough, independent journalist Sharyl Attkisson is citing sources saying that CDC may be disseminating incorrect information about how Ebola is spread.
These experts say Ebola's modes of transmission are "unclear." http://t.co/MN1tzqOF3j
— Sharyl Attkisson?️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) October 16, 2014
Experts: aerosols emitted from the respiratory tract contain a wide distribution of particle sizes—many small enough to be inhaled.
— Sharyl Attkisson?️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) October 16, 2014
Experts: “We believe there is scientific and epidemiologic evidence that Ebola virus has the potential to be transmitted via infectious..
— Sharyl Attkisson?️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) October 16, 2014
..aerosol particles both near and at a distance from infected patients… healthcare workers should be wearing respirators, not facemasks.”
— Sharyl Attkisson?️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) October 16, 2014
@BrianPardy one might think a disease this deadly requires erring on the side of caution.
— Sharyl Attkisson?️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) October 16, 2014
@Skull6394 the experts i've spoken with privately all knew it as well. they too are confused by cdc response.
— Sharyl Attkisson?️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) October 16, 2014
From her website:
The CDC continues to insist Ebola isn’t airborne, leaving the impression that there’s no risk to being near infected patients, as long as they or their body fluids are not touched.
But there is sharp disagreement among experts on this critical issue. A commentary published last month by the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota highlights the points of contention.
In the article, national experts on respiratory protection and infectious disease transmission say the CDC may be wrong. They say CDC’s protocol of masks, gloves and gowns isn’t enough to protect health care workers treating Ebola patients: they should be equipped with respirators.
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