Virus Sleuths Chip Away at Ebola Mysteries

The unprecedented Ebola outbreak probably has more virologists thinking about Ebola than ever before. And while scientists have learned a lot about this virus since it was discovered almost four decades ago, there's still a lot left to wonder about.

Pick an aspect of Ebola and share your research with other students. You may want to research and discuss:

1. What is the reservoir for the Ebola virus? Can it spread to household pets?

2. What cells does it attack in our bodies?

3. Exactly how does it gain access to our bodies? How does it get through intact skin?

4. How long does the virus remain infectious after it is outside the body on an inanimate surface?

5. Update the class on one of the experimental drugs or vaccines.

6. Describe the methodology used in the latest laboratory test. If an individual tests negative after returning from West Africa after coming in contact with Ebola patients, can they still be infectious to others?

7. Describe the epidemiology of the Ebola virus. Which countries case load are declining and which countries are increasing?

8. Describe the current case-fatality rates for this current outbreak.

Using approximately 300 to 500 words, please comment on your findings and include at least two quality references.

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