Virus spreads rapidly through bodily fluids from "summary" of The Hot Zone by Richard Preston
The Ebola virus is a highly infectious agent that can spread between individuals through close contact with bodily fluids. When an infected person comes into contact with another person, the virus can be transmitted through direct contact with blood, vomit, feces, urine, or saliva. These bodily fluids contain high concentrations of the virus, making them extremely contagious.
One of the most alarming aspects of Ebola is its ability to rapidly multiply within the body once it has been transmitted. The virus enters the bloodstream and begins to infect cells, causing them to produce more copies of the virus. This rapid replication can overwhelm the body's immune system and lead to severe illness and death in a matter of days.
The ease with which Ebola can spread through bodily fluids poses a significant challenge for healthcare workers and caregivers. In the cramped and chaotic conditions of an outbreak, it can be difficult to prevent the virus from...
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