<----Ebola virionsFor reasons we don't understand, and for which we can only be thankful, this terrible virus has remained isolated in its locale and sporadic in its appearance. When it does attack, it does so with fearful virulence, killing most people it infects (which are often health care workers) by essentially causing them to bleed to death internally and externally. There is no treatment.
Homo sapiens is still just one species, and not a very hardy one at that. It behooves all of us to become as scientifically literate as possible, in preparation for the day when Ebola (or some other competitive species) breaks out of its current limited environment and comes for us.
I am thankful today for the nursing students who have determined to dedicate their lives to their fellows, despite the very real risk to themselves. You guys are the best!
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