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What Are The Chances Of Ebola Virus Transmission Through Plane Journey?
Question: What is the risk of getting infected with Ebola via domestic plane journey in India? If a patient sits in a seat, what is the risk in catching the disease is someone else sits on the same seat in the next flight?
Brief Answer: XXXXXXX has not reported any official case of ebola
Detailed Answer:
Hello , I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank & I am infectious disease specialist. I am going to answer your concern.
Ebola virus is the recent threat to the global community. It has first appeared in XXXXXXX and than some cases are reported in the other country. But I want tell you that there is not a single case had been reported from the XXXXXXX We have two suspected cases of ebola virus; but both the cases are in fact negative for Ebola virus. So If you are traveling in XXXXXXX there is not threat of Ebola infection.
There is evidence that the Ebola is spreading via body fluids, blood, saliva, sexual intercourse & intravenous drug abusers, but no data suggest it will spread by respiratory route. Therefore if you are on a flight there are nil chances if the previous passenger with suspected infection had travelled or travelling along with you.
But as a part of this global community I advice people not to touch unattended body fluids, blood. Also do not sexually indulge with unknown person, do not exchange the needle with unknown person.
If you have anything else to ask I will be very happy to answer that. We wish you a best health at healthcare magic.
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
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Detailed Answer:
Hello , I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank & I am infectious disease specialist. I am going to answer your concern.
Ebola virus is the recent threat to the global community. It has first appeared in XXXXXXX and than some cases are reported in the other country. But I want tell you that there is not a single case had been reported from the XXXXXXX We have two suspected cases of ebola virus; but both the cases are in fact negative for Ebola virus. So If you are traveling in XXXXXXX there is not threat of Ebola infection.
There is evidence that the Ebola is spreading via body fluids, blood, saliva, sexual intercourse & intravenous drug abusers, but no data suggest it will spread by respiratory route. Therefore if you are on a flight there are nil chances if the previous passenger with suspected infection had travelled or travelling along with you.
But as a part of this global community I advice people not to touch unattended body fluids, blood. Also do not sexually indulge with unknown person, do not exchange the needle with unknown person.
If you have anything else to ask I will be very happy to answer that. We wish you a best health at healthcare magic.
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
If you are satisfied with my answer rate me as five star and close the answer
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