Book report of `Virus ground zero`

It is also likely that transmission from person to person is possible (Baldwin , Frame , Gocke and Troup , 1970

The HIV virus is passed on from person to person through blood and body fluids through sexual intercourse or by sharing infected needles Infectious Diseases : How they spread , how to stop them , 2007 HYPERLINK "http /www .mayoclinic .com " www .mayoclinic .com

How to Prevent a Virus from Spreading

There are many ways of preventing a virus from spreading such as hand washing , proper preparation of food , staying at home when signs and

symptoms of an infection appears , avoiding crowded areas , and getting recommended vaccines

Ed Regis further explains in his book , Virus Ground Zero , the measures taken by the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention team A doctor from the CDC unit described the major actions they took when their team arrived at Kikwit General Hospital where the transmission of the Ebola virus was prevalent . First , the team wore protective clothing such as plastic gowns , rubber gloves and face masks before setting out their tasks . Then , they cleaned and disinfected the hospital with bleach , they disposed of used needles properly and they put the cadavers in body bags to reduce contamination . After these actions were taken the doomsday disease was conquered (Regis , 1997

I learned upon reading the book , Virus Ground Zero that the Ebola Virus is not a threat to the world . It is a dangerous virus but it can be easily contained if necessary measures are taken . The outbreak in Kikwit , Zaire was a result of poverty and unsanitary environment . There are new tools of discovery in stopping the spread of diseases . Thus infant mortality rates declined , life expectancy increased and people across the globe are leading a healthier life . Thanks to the heroic efforts of the men and women...