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I too am surprised and dismayed that the second case is a health care worker. I wonder if this case stems from Duncan's first or second visit to the ER.
Now that details of Duncan's care and treatment are coming out, most disturbing are "projectile vomiting" and "explosive diarrhea". Duncan requested being put in a diaper because he was too tired to keep getting up to use the commode. Lots of shed virus and lots of exposure to it.
Let's see what kind of spin the local officials put on this in the effort to tell all Dallas citizens there is absolutely nothing to worry about. Although now they are actually admitting you don't need direct contact with the infected person but can get the virus from contaminated surfaces.
Now that details of Duncan's care and treatment are coming out, most disturbing are "projectile vomiting" and "explosive diarrhea". Duncan requested being put in a diaper because he was too tired to keep getting up to use the commode. Lots of shed virus and lots of exposure to it.
Let's see what kind of spin the local officials put on this in the effort to tell all Dallas citizens there is absolutely nothing to worry about. Although now they are actually admitting you don't need direct contact with the infected person but can get the virus from contaminated surfaces.
What a terrible way to die.
I can hardly believe that it's a healthcare worker and yet Duncan's family seems to be OK so far. I mean, I'm glad they're OK but it's surprising.
News said that the health worker wore "protective gear." I'd like to know exactly what he was wearing- spacesuit/no exposed skin, or ordinary hospital covering- cloth/paper, etc.
I am glad he's been caught early. His chances are very good. But what a terrible thing for him and his family.
They were not around him when he died / was close to death.
Anecdotally there would appear to be some connection there... Mr Duncan was in contact with the pregnant woman close to her end as well. Perhaps the virus is more aggressive toward the end? I have no clue if that's even possible, so don't shoot me medical cd goers.
News said that the health worker wore "protective gear." I'd like to know exactly what he was wearing- spacesuit/no exposed skin, or ordinary hospital covering- cloth/paper, etc.
I am glad he's been caught early. His chances are very good. But what a terrible thing for him and his family.
Yes, I'd be interested in hearing that story as well. Hopefully, IV fluids, an anti-viral, and supportive care will get him or her through.
They were not around him when he died / was close to death.
They were around him though when he was sweating and vomiting.
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