At this writing, the United States has just a few confirmed cases of Ebola virus disease (EVD), including two Texas nurses who cared for Thomas Eric Duncan. Many are asking, "How can this happen in the United States? How were these nurses exposed when we have standards in place for protection?" What we know right now is that personal protective equipment was distributed and used to treat Duncan; however even with the best intentions, accidents can happen. We also know that a few cases of EVD in the United States do not add up to a health system that has failed. And yet we have seen a public outcry against the very health systems that protect us from this health threat. Yes, Ebola is a...
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