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How contagious is Ebola? And how worried should you be about the current outbreak?

This outbreak is being called "the perfect storm." How did it start, what are the characteristics of the strain that's causing it and how much of a threat is it to global health?

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How contagious is Ebola? And how worried should you be about the current outbreak?This outbreak is being called "the perfect storm." How did it start, what are the characteristics of the strain that's causing it and how much of a threat is it to global health?
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