Co-Researcher, Forrest Sandifer and Thoughts on Global Pandamic ISsues

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Forrest Sandifer
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Good Morning,
Today Is September 13th, 2014 Time:01:47 Hrs. PDT
Comment: (Going Out On A Limb)
Examining Our Day To Day Living, & What Is Commonly Over Looked.
Viruses

Do Have Common Traits That We Can Learn From, And Prevent By Taking Preventative Steps To Insure Safety.
:1st Subject For The Morning Is: "The Common Flu.
I'd Like To Do A Comparative Analysis Of The Common Flu To That Of Our Emerging Viruses; Then We Can See Parallel Similarities To Better Understand.

Here's What The CDC Has On Their Site. I'll Point Out What Should Be Respectfully Noticed By Parenthesis ( ) : Then You Can Make Your Determination With Comparative Analysis, And Take Matters In hand More Seriously.
How Flu Spreads

Person to Person:

(People with flu can spread it to others up to about 6 feet away.)

(Most experts think that flu viruses are spread mainly by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Less often, a person might also get flu by touching a surface or object that has flu virus on it and then touching their own mouth or nose.)

To avoid this, people should stay away from sick people and stay home if sick. It also is important to wash hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub. Linens, eating utensils, and dishes belonging to those who are sick should not be shared without washing thoroughly first. Eating utensils can be washed either in a dishwasher or by hand with water and soap and do not need to be cleaned separately. Further, frequently touched surfaces should be cleaned and disinfected at home, work and school, especially if someone is ill.

(The Flu Is Contagious)

(Most healthy adults may be able to infect other people beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 5 to 7 days after becoming sick.)

Children may pass the virus for longer than 7 days. Symptoms start 1 to 4 days after the virus enters the body. (That means that you may be able to pass on the flu to someone else before you know you are sick, as well as while you are sick.) (Some people can be infected with the flu virus but have no symptoms. During this time, those persons may still spread the virus to others.)
Source:
[link to www.cdc.gov]

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Okay, Now We Have The Basics For Understanding.
Lets Begin Our Analysis Of A Couple Other Bugs, And Work Our Way Up The Ladder.
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Our Next Candidate Is: The NoroVirus

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Description:

Norovirus is a very contagious virus. You can get norovirus from an infected person, contaminated food or water, or by touching contaminated surfaces.

The virus causes your stomach or intestines or both to get inflamed (acute gastroenteritis). This leads you to have stomach pain, nausea, and diarrhea and to throw up.
Anyone can be infected with norovirus and get sick. Also, you can have norovirus illness many times in your life.

Norovirus illness can be serious, especially for young children and older adults.

Transmission:

Norovirus can be found in your stool (feces) even before you start feeling sick. The virus can stay in your stool for 2 weeks or more after you feel better.
You are most contagious
when you are sick with norovirus illness, and
during the first few days after you recover from norovirus illness.

You can become infected with norovirus by accidentally getting stool or vomit from infected people in your mouth. This usually happens by
eating food or drinking liquids that are contaminated with norovirus,
touching surfaces or objects contaminated with norovirus then putting your fingers in your mouth, or
having contact with someone who is infected with norovirus (for example, caring for or sharing food or eating utensils with someone with norovirus illness).

Norovirus can spread quickly in closed places like daycare centers, nursing homes, schools, and cruise ships. Most norovirus outbreaks happen from November to April in the United States.

More Reading About This Virus Can Be Found Below.
Source:
[link to www.cdc.gov]
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In The News Of Today:

Enterovirus D68

Description:

Q: What is Enterovirus D68?
A: Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) is one of many non-polio enteroviruses. This virus was first identified in California in 1962, but it has not been commonly reported in the United States.

Q: What are the symptoms of EV-D68 infection?
A: EV-D68 can cause mild to severe respiratory illness.
Mild symptoms may include fever, runny nose, sneezing, cough, and body and muscle aches.
Most of the children who got very ill with EV-D68 infection in Missouri and Illinois had difficulty breathing, and some had wheezing. Many of these children had asthma or a history of wheezing.

Q: How does the virus spread?
A: Since EV-D68 causes respiratory illness, the virus can be found in an infected person’s respiratory secretions, such as saliva, nasal mucus, or sputum. EV-D68 likely spreads from person to person when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or touches contaminated surfaces.

Site Reference:

[link to www.cdc.gov]
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Now We Get To The Big One.

The Ebola Virus.

Since We Gained Some Knowledge About Common Viruses, Let's Move Into The Restricted Zone.

(Comment) I Am Skeptical About The Presented Knowledge. I Will However, Present What Is Listed.
Ebola (Ebola Virus Disease)
Signs And Symptoms:
Symptoms of Ebola typically include
Fever (greater than 38.6°C or 101.5°F)
Severe headache
Muscle pain
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Abdominal (stomach) pain
Symptoms may appear anywhere from 2 to 21 days after exposure to ebolavirus, although 8-10 days is most common.
Some who become sick with Ebola are able to recover. We do not yet fully understand why. However, patients who die usually have not developed a significant immune response to the virus at the time of death.

Transmission:

Because the natural reservoir of ebolaviruses has not yet been proven, the manner in which the virus first appears in a human at the start of an outbreak is unknown. However, researchers have hypothesized that the first patient becomes infected through contact with an infected animal.
When an infection does occur in humans, the virus can be spread in several ways to others. The virus is spread through direct contact (through broken skin or mucous membranes) with a sick person's blood or body fluids (urine, saliva, feces, vomit, and semen)
objects (such as needles) that have been contaminated with infected body fluids

infected animals

Healthcare workers and the family and friends in close contact with Ebola patients are at the highest risk of getting sick because they may come in contact with infected blood or body fluids.

During outbreaks of Ebola HF, the disease can spread quickly within healthcare settings (such as a clinic or hospital). Exposure to ebolaviruses can occur in healthcare settings where hospital staff are not wearing appropriate protective equipment, such as masks, gowns, and gloves.

Proper cleaning and disposal of instruments, such as needles and syringes, is also important. If instruments are not disposable, they must be sterilized before being used again.

Without adequate sterilization of the instruments, virus transmission can continue and amplify an outbreak.

Source:
[link to www.cdc.gov]
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(Note To Readers)
I Am Not A Doctor, Nor Am I In Any Clinical Fashion A medical Professional.
I'm Just A Researcher.
All I've Done Is, What You Could Have Done Too, By Looking Up The Same Diseases Yourself.
What Is Listed, Is Only A Few Viruses Out Of Thousands Which Are Out There.
We Have The Ability To Fight, If We Arm Ourselves 1st, With Knowledge And Preventive Care Methods.
I Trust This Short Analysis Has Helped Those In Search Of Something.
Should You See Any Shortsightedness On My Part, Do Point It Out.
Best Regards,
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Last Edited by CitizenPerth™ on 09/13/2014 06:15 AM