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Avalux

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11. I'm so happy your friend was ok! Your theory about Ebola is interesting...
Wed Oct 15, 2014, 10:29 AM
Oct 2014

but probably not likely. The virus can actually survive longer in cooler temps, and skin pore size isn't really a factor. Ebola virus is so highly concentrated in just one drop of blood that it takes very little to become infected.

From what I know, contraction of Ebola most likely occurs during disrobing, especially the gloves. A person might accidentally touch the outside of the glove, then touch their face or elsewhere. All is takes is one small mistake that they may not even remember doing.

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