An American doctor is suspected to have been exposed to the Ebola virus while providing medical assistance in the central African country. He is currently being monitored in the Nebraska medical center. The patient has still not shown any symptoms, said Nebraska Medical in a statement. If any symptoms do develop, the Nebraska Medical center will activate their Biocontainment Unit and start providing regular updates. Source: Medindia << Drinking Alcohol In Social Gatherings Can Become Problematic... Tilting Your Head can Boost Social Engagement: Study >> Recommended Reading New Protein Against Ebola Virus in Human Cells Identified Drugs that simulate functions of Ebola virus protein could become target for discovering new drugs against Ebola virus READ MORE Ebola Virus: Promising New Therapeutic Approach Discovered Linked nucleic acid (LNA) antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) serve as a potential therapeutic strategy for the deadly Ebola virus, with multifarious advantages over the existing but as yet unapproved strategies. READ MORE Best Way to Stop Ebola Virus - Pack a Punch of Powerful Antibodies Ebola virus experts have found that the best way to stop Ebola virus is to pack a 'one-two punch of powerful antibodies' READ MORE New Study Explains Cellular Pathway Used by Ebola Virus to Enter Cells New research identifies specific protein that provoke a cellular pathway in which Ebola virus use to enter cells. READ MORE Chicken Pox Chicken pox is an acute and highly contagious viral infection caused by the varicella zoster virus. READ MORE Congo Fever Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a viral disease that affects people who are bitten by infected ticks or those in direct contact with blood or tissues of infected animals or patients. READ MORE Ebola Virus Disease Ebola is caused by a virus via direct contact with body fluids or infected blood. Scientists have identified five types of Ebola or Ebola hemorrhagic fever virus. READ MORE Eradicate Quackery, Save Lives Quackery means promotion of a medical cure which is otherwise scientifically unproven and baseless. READ MORE Layman’s Guide to Understanding Medical Specialists A medical specialist is a recognized expert in his field and is usually accredited by a medical board. Read about forty four different specialist and what they do. READ MORE Shigellosis Shigellosis or Bacillary Dysentery is a common cause of gastro-enteritis worldwide and can cause bloody diarrhea (called dysentery). READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Post-Nasal Drip Indian Medical Journals Diaphragmatic Hernia More News on: Chicken PoxShigellosisBioterrorismEradicate Quackery, Save LivesCongo FeverLayman’s Guide to Understanding Medical SpecialistsEbola Virus Disease
An American doctor is suspected to have been exposed to the Ebola virus while providing medical assistance in the central African country. He is currently being monitored in the Nebraska medical center. The patient has still not shown any symptoms, said Nebraska Medical in a statement. If any symptoms do develop, the Nebraska Medical center will activate their Biocontainment Unit and start providing regular updates. Source: Medindia
