Mbote! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your questions about the risks and realities posed by ebola virus disease to international travelers. Topics include:

• Ebola basics: What is it, how was it discovered?
• Where does the name come from?
• What does Ebola DO to your body?
• How do you catch Ebola?
• Where does Ebola usually live in nature?
• What are the chances we can eliminate or eradicate this infection?
• How is the current outbreak different from the 2014-2016 epidemic?
• May I receive an Ebola vaccine before I visit Uganda?
• What if I want to help take care of people experiencing Ebola virus disease?
• What are the implications for a planned safari?
• If I go to Africa–will I be quarantined? Is it true that I need to fly home to the USA through specific airports if I visit Africa?
• If I get sick with Ebola, will I need to receive care in Kenya?
• What do you think about a book called The Hot Zone?
• Will cases come to the USA?
• What can we do as a society to respond?

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Our Disclaimer: The Germ and Worm Podcast is designed to inform, inspire, and entertain. However, this podcast does NOT establish a doctor-patient relationship, and it should NOT replace your conversation with a qualified healthcare professional. Please see one before your next adventure. The opinions in this podcast are Dr. Sanford’s & Dr. Pottinger’s alone, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the University of Washington or UW Medicine.