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Is anyone else surprised that we have not yet seen any secondary spread from the Dallas Case?
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Re: When will we see secondary Ebola transmissions in Dalas
Think the same thing, very surprised. -
Re: When will we see secondary Ebola transmissions in Dalas
Very surprised that we have not seen another case.Comment
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Re: When will we see secondary Ebola transmissions in Dalas
Hopefully we don't see any but if anything it seems to me that Dallas is very quiet both in secondary infections and news reporting.Comment
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Re: When will we see secondary Ebola transmissions in Dalas
Not to get all tinfoil-hatted, but given the madness sparked by the initial case, how possible is it that news of any secondary cases would be sequestered? Is that even an option in this day & age?Comment
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Re: When will we see secondary Ebola transmissions in Dalas
It is quite surprising, given the major exposures. However, I really don't imagine it would be possible to keep it under wraps.Comment
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Re: When will we see secondary Ebola transmissions in Dallas?
Given sufficient intimidation and potential for prosecution or law suits against anyone who releases private medical information, particularly if it involves a minor, I believe information will be tightly controlled. Therefore, I do believe that symptomatic cases could be isolated without being reported and even testing results kept confidential. They can always fall back on HIPPA as the reason. I agree with Graupel that they wouldn't be able to keep the lid on it for long, but I think they could delay the news breaking by at least a week.
If there are no symptomatic cases at this point, I would think the CDC and Dallas County would be shouting it from the rooftops. After all, if his fiance and primary caregiver isn't showing symptoms, that would validate the mantra that this is not very contagious and that one must be heavily exposed to bodily fluids to become infected.
I don't know, my gut tells me that something just isn't right. On the other hand, my gut is wrong more that it is right. We can only keep praying that we've seen the end of it in Dallas."I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that He didn't trust me so much." - Mother Teresa of CalcuttaComment
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Re: When will we see secondary Ebola transmissions in Dallas?
There are a couple things I have not been able to wrap my head around. Why has it not yet spread to other neighboring countries? And I don't understand why the fear. We don't have the cultural practice here for burial that has been so devastating in WA. But then how did the nurse in Spain get it. She was not a direct care giver. I'm baffled.Comment
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Re: When will we see secondary Ebola transmissions in Dallas?
Agree on the rooftops.Originally posted by Jim Oliveros View Post
We've had few updates and no details on the two physicans/hcw treated recently in US at Emory and NIH. Apparently if you want your info kept confidential it can be at least for a while.
Here's hoping there are no more cases.Comment
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Re: When will we see secondary Ebola transmissions in Dallas?
That's an interesting thought. I don't think officials would lie outright about possible cases, but they may not make an announcement without a positive test, which could take a while.If there are no symptomatic cases at this point, I would think the CDC and Dallas County would be shouting it from the rooftops. After all, if his fiance and primary caregiver isn't showing symptoms, that would validate the mantra that this is not very contagious and that one must be heavily exposed to bodily fluids to become infected.
The last report of "no symptoms" I could find was from Thursday:
?In a situation with no fever and no contact, there is no risk,? [Texas Department of State Health Services spokesman] Van Deusen said in a written statement.
?We understand that anyone near the Dallas response will be very concerned about any health issues they experience, and we want them to report those issues so we can check them out quickly,? Van Deusen said. ?We?re closely tracking those whose contact put them at risk of potential infection, and none of those people have reported any symptoms of Ebola.?Comment
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Yes, this is strange though I'm glad there are no secondary cases. I'm wondering now if he really had ebola. Malaria symptoms are very similar to the ebola symptoms Mr. Duncan had. What if he died because he needed anti-malarial drugs and not anti-virals?
He was cremated quickly without an autopsy, so we will never know._____________________________________________
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Re: When will we see secondary Ebola transmissions in Dallas?
crosspost:
Somewhat surprisingly, a HCW and not a household contact...
Now, the question becomes: during the first ER visit (big big problems) or in the isolation suite?Comment
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Re: When will we see secondary Ebola transmissions in Dallas?
And now we have heard the unfortunate news that a HCW has been infected, it would seem that (if the reported timeline is accurate) you were right about this.Originally posted by nola_mnr View PostComment
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Re: When will we see secondary Ebola transmissions in Dallas?
So, it looks like while the CDC and Department of Health aren't exactly withholding information, they are playing things close to the vest.
They are not releasing information until they have confirmation (if they can help it) it seems. So my question now becomes is it possible not to report if a person has tested positive for Ebola if they specifically request the information be withheld?
Like, say one of Mr. Duncan's family members becomes symptomatic, and tests positive. If they request specifically that their condition not be released (and fall back on HIPPA to back that). What does the CDC/Dept of Health do? Can they say "Well, someone is positive but we cant tell you who"? Or would that even be enough information to breach the HIPPA regulations.
Do any of our Medical Professionals know?Comment
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Re: When will we see secondary Ebola transmissions in Dallas?
It would leak somewhere. With around 40 attendants someone would tell someone and then the world would know.Comment
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