ABC's Dr. Richard Besser Discusses The Latest On Ebola & Enterovirus
By Ryan Trowbridge, Sept. 17th, 2014, Wggb.com
NEW YORK (WGGB) — Two viruses – Ebola and Enterovirus – continue to make headlines across the country and around the world.
ABC’s Chief Health and Medical Editor Dr. Richard Besser joined ABC40’s Tom Lewis and Emily Volz to discuss the latest news on these two illnesses.
Besser notes that the Ebola outbreak is “growing exponentially” and is “out of control.” He adds that Ebola cases in Liberia have doubled in just the last week.
Efforts are still underway to get those who are sick treated. However, Besser explains that the World Health Organization says they would need 1,000 more bed in Liberia to handle all those seeking treatment.
“A lot of lives would be saved if there were facilities to treat those with Ebola and doctors and nurses to take care of them,” Besser says.
Meanwhile, in the United States, Enterovirus continues to sicken children.
Besser explains that for most children, it’s going to present itself and act like the common cold – with symptoms of sneezing, runny noses, and a cough.
“In children who have asthma or children who are premature, they could develop wheezing…difficulty breathing. If you see those signs, they need to be treated right away,” he adds.
With school also back in session, many parents are likely concerned with how school districts are handling the possible spread. Besser says that parents should check with the student’s classroom.
By Ryan Trowbridge, Sept. 17th, 2014, Wggb.com
NEW YORK (WGGB) — Two viruses – Ebola and Enterovirus – continue to make headlines across the country and around the world.
ABC’s Chief Health and Medical Editor Dr. Richard Besser joined ABC40’s Tom Lewis and Emily Volz to discuss the latest news on these two illnesses.
Besser notes that the Ebola outbreak is “growing exponentially” and is “out of control.” He adds that Ebola cases in Liberia have doubled in just the last week.
Efforts are still underway to get those who are sick treated. However, Besser explains that the World Health Organization says they would need 1,000 more bed in Liberia to handle all those seeking treatment.
“A lot of lives would be saved if there were facilities to treat those with Ebola and doctors and nurses to take care of them,” Besser says.
Meanwhile, in the United States, Enterovirus continues to sicken children.
Besser explains that for most children, it’s going to present itself and act like the common cold – with symptoms of sneezing, runny noses, and a cough.
“In children who have asthma or children who are premature, they could develop wheezing…difficulty breathing. If you see those signs, they need to be treated right away,” he adds.
With school also back in session, many parents are likely concerned with how school districts are handling the possible spread. Besser says that parents should check with the student’s classroom.
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