In Congo’s Ebola Outbreak, Experimental Treatments Are Proving Effective

The persistent and ongoing spread of Ebola has been a terrifying threat for many people in all different countries around the world. The strides that scientists are now making to treat the virus is hopefully a step in the right direction that will lead to further development of preventative treatments. The new found increase in success with the developing treatments has already decreased the percent chance of dying as well as protects those who have come in contact with the affected patient. I believe that any strides that have been made to cure or even just treat Ebola are incredibly important. We have the technology that grants us the ability to work through theories and test treatments in order to discover solutions that haven't ever been found before. Hopefully, for the sake of future individuals as well as those living now that face Ebola, scientists and doctors continue the pursuit to make the world a better and safer place to live in.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/31/health/ebola-congo-treatments.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fscience&action=click&contentCollection=science&region=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=7&pgtype=sectionfront

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  1. chrheaNovember 14, 2018 at 6:46 AM

    Ebola is scary... Mrs. Johnson will be interested in this one!

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  2. AnonymousNovember 16, 2018 at 5:37 AM

    This is great news, especially for people in developing countries that need the treatment the most.

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