Ebola – Fact Sheet (Updated 10/3/2014)

The WHO just released the latest statistics on what has turned into the largest ever outbreak of Ebola virus (EBOV) in Africa.  The epidemic started in Guinea around December 2013. As of 7/27/2014, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone have reported a total of 1323 cases, with 729 fatalities [i].  Most Continue reading Ebola – Fact Sheet (Updated 10/3/2014)

SARS and MERS – a Comparison of the New Corona Viruses

This compilation is from many sources and necessarily incomplete as we still have lots to learn about MERS. Please come back periodically for updated information. Status: 7/8/2014 Some tidbits of unknown significance: A close relative of MERS-CoV is carried by the European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus).  As many children have hedgehogs Continue reading SARS and MERS – a Comparison of the New Corona Viruses