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In reply to the discussion: Ebola: I'm dumbfounded... [View all]Nay
(12,051 posts)67. I didn't know that was one of its names, but yes, I am familiar with that
effect. I have a friend who got very sick after eating chicken -- he never ate it again. I don't seem to have that reaction, though. I'm still eating eggs and fish. It's true that right after puking my guts out, I don't feel like eating another egg or a 2nd piece of fish right away, but in a few days I'm over it. It's just about to put me off traveling, though!!
As far as my resistance being down, I don't think so. I have a grandson in grade school who brings home all sorts of viruses. His parents get sick, but I haven't been sick with a cold or flu for several years now despite exposure.
It's a mystery.
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You're right. The only rational solution is to just stay under the bed (please take extra underwear)
PSPS
Oct 2014
#1
Viruses and bacteria are so prevalent because there are billions of them everywhere...
Avalux
Oct 2014
#5
Do you know the lifespan of the Ebola virus outside a host? Also..I wonder what chemicals...
BlueJazz
Oct 2014
#21
Also, I'm cutting the people who are minimizing the potential risks some slack
ecstatic
Oct 2014
#22
I think the danger is significant that it will spread here, yet I am not all that worried.
Chemisse
Oct 2014
#29
"Colds, various flus, childhood diseases, parasitic worms, head lice"
customerserviceguy
Oct 2014
#41
if it gets bad enough, Americans will start wearing masks and gloves esp. on public transportation
librechik
Oct 2014
#56
i'm not saying it can never be spread to people who had no idea they came into contact with
unblock
Oct 2014
#68