Ebola Support Group
Ebola is a virus of the Filoviridae family which causes Ebola hemorrhagic fever, a fatal disease in humans. Symptoms are varied and often appear suddenly. Initial symptoms include: high fever, severe headache, muscle/joint/abdominal pain, severe weakness and exhaustion, sore throat, nausea, and dizziness.
Hey as a real bona fide African (South) I thought I better join. Maybe my fellow countrymen need me in the fight against this disease. Although I live many thousands of miles from the nearest reported outbreaks I guess I may be the closest DS has to somebody who can report from ground zero. Unfortunately although we do have malaria, cholera, dysentery, endemic tuberculosis and one of the highest rates of HIV infection in the world I have yet to see an Ebola survivor. According to the stats in the overview there should be about 300 of them worldwide and you never know who life may put in your path. Thanks anyway for pointing out this support group to me. If chance puts any bored Ebola survivors in my path Ill know where to send them. It may be quite some wait.
Cmon DS this is insulting. Youre tempting perfectly decent people to make fun of a deadly disease!!
Cmon DS this is insulting. Youre tempting perfectly decent people to make fun of a deadly disease!!
AnneL
Nah, I'm not poking fun at it at all. I'm fascinated by it but have no earthly idea why they came up with an ebola group....
deleted_user
We are not making fun at any disease.We do like to make fun with each other though.I live many thousands of miles from the neareast reported case too.Lighten up.
AnneL
I would have about a million questions for an Ebola survivor. I know that sounds selfish but I am infinitely curious as they have no known origin. There is an outbreak and then it just disappears... intriguing.
deleted_user
I find it fascinating that there is a support group for a disease that you cannot talk to others while suffering. It is like having a support group for people falling out of a plane to their death. It is ridiculous, how in the world can you talk about it? That is what is funny, not ebola. Just the fact that why in the world would there be a support group for this???
deleted_user
I support it completely.
deleted_user
AGREED! No one here is making fun of Ebola, but the idea of having a support group on the internet - especially in view of the nature of this disease....well the concept is kind of mind blowing!
AnneL
I'm still trying to come to terms with it in so many ways. If there is a survivor or even a worker who has spent time with Ebola victims my heart and gratitude and awe go out to you.
deleted_user
Africa? I caught mine in Bumfuk Egypt
deleted_user
I agree that the concept of an Ebola Survivor is ridiculous, and like someone else mentioned, I highly doubt they'll be reporting on a message board while in quarantine.
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