Summary:
There have been some scientific clues that
propose that the Ebola virus was waiting in the West African forest for decades
before the epidemic swept the region taking ten thousand lives. Some
studies have suggested that Ebola antibodies were found in human blood samples
in West Africa before the current outbreak. According to Dr. Peter Piot,
the director of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, there is
evidence that is pointing to "infection before the current epidemic."
Scientist has found evidence in the human blood that proposes immune reactions
to Ebola in fourteen other countries, twelve in Africa, as well as Panama and
Philippines. A team of scientists are trying to figure out where the next
big outbreak will occur and twenty two nations are in the danger zone. To
help prevent these high risk Ebola epidemics, the nations prioritize the nations
by their proximity to the current outbreak zone and the instability of their
health system.
Analysis:
I think that it is necessary for scientists
to try and predict where the next outbreak will occur so that we can be
prepared to stop it. It is disturbing to learn that the Ebola virus was
found in the West Africa forest and the virus has been found in human blood
before the outbreak occurred. This makes me wonder what other diseases
have been found elsewhere before outbreaks have happened. Since we
know more about it and studies have been performed we can hopefully prevent
this epidemic of occurring again. I also
feel as if people in these countries are more educated about Ebola and knowledge
will help to slow the spread if it begins again.
Kelsey Bryant
4/24/15
5:38pm
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