Five Things I Learned About Ebola: #CDCChat Today

Bill (William) Yates, M.D.
Brain Post

Oct 2 / 2014


There was a lively Ebola discussion on Twitter this afternoon with members of the CDC using the #CDCChat forum.

I followed the discussion that was lively with many good questions that needed to be sorted out from many that were irrelevant.

There were several CDC Twitter accounts responding to questions showing a high level of respect for Twitter Chat to disseminate information.

Here are the five CDC Twitter accounts that tried to keep up with the many questions.

Here are five responses I found informative.


1. A questioner asked about the risk of the Ebola virus mutation posing new challenges. The response was that Ebola is a slow mutation virus.

2. In response to the mortality rate in those infected with Ebola, the CDC responded 50%,
1 in 2.

3. A person asked if someone could have Ebola and not fever as a key symptom. The response was that the first symptom in fever in nearly 100% of cases.

4. A physician-based website noted many physicians do not feel their hospital systems provide enough information on assessment and triage in Ebola suspected cases.  Here is the CDC response and link to an algorithm.

5. A questioner asked if the Ebola case in Dallas posed any risk for those wanting to attend the University of Oklahoma/University of Texas football game in the city.

I commend the CDC for taking the time to put on this forum. Obviously, the volume of questions can be overwhelming at times but it was well done.

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