105: Ebola--A Big Bowl of BAD

Mbote! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your questions about the risks and realities posed by ebola virus disease to international travelers. Topics include:Ebola basics: What is it, how was it discovered?Where does the name come from?What does Ebola DO to your body?How do you catch Ebola?Where does Ebola usually live in nature?What are the chances we can eliminate or eradicate this infection?How is the current outbreak different from the 2014-2016 epidemic?May I receive an Ebola vaccine before I visit Uganda?What if I want to help take care of people experiencing Ebola virus disease?What are the implications for a planned safari?If I go to Africa–will I be quarantined? Is it true that I need to fly home to the USA through specific airports if I visit Africa?If I get sick with Ebola, will I need to receive care in Kenya?What do you think about a book called The Hot Zone?Will cases come to the USA?What can we do as a society to respond?We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! We would so appreciate your rating and review to help us grow our audience. And, please visit our website: germandworm.com where you can find all our content and send us your questions and travel health anecdotes. Or, just send us an email: [email protected] Disclaimer: The Germ and Worm Podcast is designed to inform, inspire, and entertain. However, this podcast does NOT establish a doctor-patient relationship, and it should NOT replace your conversation with a qualified healthcare professional. Please see one before your next adventure. The opinions in this podcast are Dr. Sanford’s & Dr. Pottinger’s alone, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the University of Washington or UW Medicine.