When all else fails with Ebola, use a blood transfusion from a survivor of the deadly virus.
New York Ebola patient Dr Craig Spencer receives blood transfusion from survivor Nancy Writebol - Daily Mail
Writebol is the missionary who contracted Ebola in West Africa and was flown back to Atlanta for treatment. As a survivor and a blood match with this latest patient, her blood becomes a life saving tool.
I wonder if they're able to use blood transfusions from survivors in West Africa. If not, they should make that capability a reality.
Meanwhile, the NBC cameraman who contracted Ebola is now doing well after a blood transfusion saved his life, too.
'Pure Fear': U.S. journalist recovering from Ebola recounts horrific battle for his life as his body was 'at war' with the deadly virus - Daily Mail
Immunity is found in blood plasma.
Blood is Ebola's Weapon and Weakness - Daily Beast
As long as Ebola is spreading, the only way to stop the spread is to tap into that immunity that already exists in its survivors.
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