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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Here's some science. Assuming that Lancet is an acceptable source for most everyone here.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/10881895/

Abstract
BACKGROUND: Ebola virus is one of the most virulent pathogens, killing a very high proportion of patients within 5-7 days. Two outbreaks of fulminating haemorrhagic fever occurred in northern Gabon in 1996, with a 70% case-fatality rate. During both outbreaks we identified some individuals in direct contact with sick patients who never developed symptoms. We aimed to determine whether these individuals were indeed infected with Ebola virus, and how they maintained asymptomatic status.

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INTERPRETATION: This study showed that [b]asymptomatic, replicative Ebola infection can and does occur in human beings. [/b]The lack of genetic differences between symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals suggest that asymptomatic Ebola infection did not result from viral mutations. Elucidation of the factors related to the genesis of the strong inflammatory response occurring early during the infectious process in these asymptomatic individuals could increase our understanding of the disease.[/quote]

Did they have enough copies of the virus to infect someone else? [/quote]

Click and read for yourself.[/quote]

I read it before asking that question. It doesn't talk about viral load, which is quite relevant to someone being contagious. A western blot does not check for viral load. If someone has it and is asymptomatic, can they infect someone else through everyday contact? I don't think that's possible. [/quote]

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