By Meredith Knight Ebola in America: The Deadly Outbreak of 2014.

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By Meredith Knight Ebola in America: The Deadly Outbreak of 2014

* Thesis: There is no denying that the Ebola Virus is a dangerous life-threatening disease that has caused many fatalities in the past year; however, with adequate equipment and care plans the Ebola Virus can be treated and prevented by health care workers.

* Originated in Guinea * Disease causes internal bleeding and flu like symptoms * Spread via direct contact

* Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago, Illinois * Mayo Clinic Hospital; Rochester, Minnesota * Froedtert Hospital; Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Surgical Cap Medical Mask Respirator Goggles Overalls Scrubs Apron Double Gloves Boots

* 1. Patient Room * 2. Patient Support Room * 3. Anteroom * 4. Staff Dressing Room

* No Cure or Absolute Treatment * Providing Supportive Care Providing Fluid Maintaining blood Pressure Providing Oxygen Replacing Lost Blood Treating Infections as they Occur

* The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have taken full action on providing the best care possible for not only patients but health care workers as well.

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