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Re: Home> International Cuba Says Doctor Catches Ebola in Sierra Leone
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Cuban physician infected with Ebola in Sierra Leone; will be transferred to Geneva
In this article: Cuba, Ebola, Geneva, Health, Sierra Leone
18 November 2014 | 31 |
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Cuban medical ébolaReproducimos Information Note that just arrived in our office, issued by the Ministry of Health of Cuba:
On November 16,
Dr. Felix Baez Sarria, a specialist in Internal Medicine, a member of the Brigade International Contingent "Henry Reeve" found in Sierra Leone in addressing the epidemic of Ebola, and that he had already served patients this virus, began to run a fever of 38 and 39 degrees, with no other symptoms.
He was immediately taken to the Treatment Center for Ebola "Kerry Town" in the capital, designed to address UN officials where Cubans are also working professionals.
On November 17, he performed a diagnostic test for Ebola, which was positive. Our partner is being treated by a team of British professionals with experience in treating patients who have had the disease, which maintain constant communication with our specialists Brigade.
A proposal by the World Health Organization has decided to transfer to Dr. Felix Baez Sarria to the University Hospital of Geneva in Switzerland as this is a specialist experienced in the treatment and management of infectious cases of high transmissibility center.
Experts and managers keep track the evolution of the patient,
who so far is uncomplicated and hemodynamically stable.
Ministry of Public Health of Cuba
http://www.cubadebate.cu/noticias/2...eona-recibe-atencion-en-ginebra/#.VGyMVvnF9oA
