http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p010jyvq

Airborne transmission of Ebola

First broadcast: Thursday 22 November 2012

Ebola Transmission
In the last few months there have been several outbreaks of the deadly Ebola virus in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the first time there have been so many in quick succession. Up until now, it has been thought that it is only spread through direct contact and bodily fluids. However new research now shows that the deadliest form of the disease infects pigs, and can also be spread through the air from pigs to monkeys. Dr Gary Kobinger from the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada is one of the scientists behind the findings.

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deadliest form?

poikilotherm said:

deadliest form?

yep

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-20341423

Canadian scientists have shown that the deadliest form of the ebola virus could be transmitted by air between species.

In experiments, they demonstrated that the virus was transmitted from pigs to monkeys without any direct contact between them.

The researchers say they believe that limited airborne transmission might be contributing to the spread of the disease in some parts of Africa.

They are concerned that pigs might be a natural host for the lethal infection.
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What we suspect is happening is large droplets – they can stay in the air, but not long, they don’t go far. But they can be absorbed in the airway”

Dr Gary Kobinger Public Health Agency of Canada

Ebola viruses cause fatal haemorrhagic fevers in humans and many other species of non human primates.

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pigs, hey? That’ll get up Dr Strangepork’s snout.

Good job I’m a jew.

Bubblecar said:

Good job I’m a jew.

I think you’re telling porkie pies.

Bubblecar said:

Good job I’m a jew.

Being a tight arse won’t save you…

neomyrtus_ said:

poikilotherm said:

deadliest form?

yep

Which strain? Changes from time to time…

poikilotherm said:

neomyrtus_ said:

poikilotherm said:

deadliest form?

yep

Which strain? Changes from time to time…

the links have links to the original publication.. you’re going to have to do some of your own (dramatic pause) reading.

Bubblecar said:

Good job I’m a jew.

why?

neomyrtus_ said:

poikilotherm said:

neomyrtus_ said:

yep

Which strain? Changes from time to time…

the links have links to the original publication.. you’re going to have to do some of your own (dramatic pause) reading.

Meh, not that curious

neomyrtus_ said:

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Airborne transmission of Ebola

First broadcast: Thursday 22 November 2012

Ebola Transmission
In the last few months there have been several outbreaks of the deadly Ebola virus in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the first time there have been so many in quick succession. Up until now, it has been thought that it is only spread through direct contact and bodily fluids. However new research now shows that the deadliest form of the disease infects pigs, and can also be spread through the air from pigs to monkeys. Dr Gary Kobinger from the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada is one of the scientists behind the findings.

broadcast download on link

remember when back in the day all we had to worry about was airborne ebola disease

SCIENCE said:

neomyrtus_ said:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p010jyvq

Airborne transmission of Ebola

First broadcast: Thursday 22 November 2012

Ebola Transmission
In the last few months there have been several outbreaks of the deadly Ebola virus in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the first time there have been so many in quick succession. Up until now, it has been thought that it is only spread through direct contact and bodily fluids. However new research now shows that the deadliest form of the disease infects pigs, and can also be spread through the air from pigs to monkeys. Dr Gary Kobinger from the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada is one of the scientists behind the findings.

broadcast download on link

remember when back in the day all we had to worry about was airborne ebola disease

I was in Uganda in October 2012. The outbreaks had me somewhat concerned.

Michael V said:

SCIENCE said:

neomyrtus_ said:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p010jyvq

Airborne transmission of Ebola

First broadcast: Thursday 22 November 2012

Ebola Transmission
In the last few months there have been several outbreaks of the deadly Ebola virus in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the first time there have been so many in quick succession. Up until now, it has been thought that it is only spread through direct contact and bodily fluids. However new research now shows that the deadliest form of the disease infects pigs, and can also be spread through the air from pigs to monkeys. Dr Gary Kobinger from the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada is one of the scientists behind the findings.

broadcast download on link

remember when back in the day all we had to worry about was airborne ebola disease

I was in Uganda in October 2012. The outbreaks had me somewhat concerned.

China should be safe, as long as it doesn’t spread to armadillos or bats.