Ebola raises panic among airline passengers .. and sources confirm .. between low-risk air travelers
Cause the spread of the Ebola epidemic in panic among airline passengers. And can understand the reasons for the spread of this dread, Frakp plane touches many of the things that touched hundreds of others, Kalsoana, and the hands of the seats, and pillows, and TV screens
According to William Chaviner, Vanderbilt University professor of medicine and a specialist in infectious diseases, the probability of infection is very weak on the plane. "It is certain that travelers are concerned, but the proportion of the risk of approaching zero
It also said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said that "the seriousness of injury to any person on board the plane is too low
The reason is that the virus is not transmitted through the air such as influenza. Nor can the transmission by touching the seats or screens or trays
Ebola is spread through direct contact with infected body fluids, such as blood, vomit and saliva. The virus enters the body through the skin or mucous membranes splintered in the eyes, nose and mouth
He says that the virus Chaviner "be very fierce inside the body, but it is very weak on the surfaces prepared for life. Once the arrival of the virus to these surfaces, gradually weakens and dies
Include procedures for the prevention of Ebola wear insulated gloves and masks medical care before a patient or dealing with any of the body fluids
And advised the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) crew to follow procedures known to control the infection if the patient is infected during the flight
Prevention measures include isolating the patient from the rest of the passengers as much as possible, wear waterproof gloves and surgical face masks, before dealing with any of the patients or their body fluids. It also must disinfect surfaces infected with anti-infective
He says Chaviner The biggest fear is the spread of the epidemic in public transportation, not the planes, "the percentage of risk is very high, and must be dealt with seriously
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