Ebola mediums

[Julian Assange]

Jason Velick (javelick at students.wisc.edu) wrote:
: Yes, we have all heard that Ebola can definatly be spread with
: dirty syringes, and of course sexual contact.  In The Hot Zone, and 
: the Outbreak, Ebola was found to be transmitted also through the air.

How could a work of fiction like Outbreak "find" anything?!

: Ok, so why did Ted Koppel fail to mention this possiblity even once?
: Once and for all, can it be spread via the air?

Depends on what you mean by "spread via air". Does sneezing in someone's 
face while they are breathing in count? How about projectile vomiting?

Most "air-born" viruses actually travel in relatively large water
droplets. Not even the common cold spreads like pollen.

-Proff