Separating fact from fiction about Ebola
/Is Ebola airborne?
No, Ebola is not airborne. It can be, however, placed in the droplet-contact transmission category. It is important to understand the difference between the two:
Airborne transmission: Occurs when infected droplet particles are discharged into the air and remain for long periods of time. Droplet particles can survive for long periods of time outside the body and are resistant to dry surfaces. Infected particles can enter via the lungs. Influenza is an example of an airborne disease.
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