Replies to post #1902 on Ebola virus (Shorts and Longs) (EBOLA)

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I think after being cured by serum , then there would be a follow-up vaccination.

[OhManIDied]

This would be necessary if an individual is not exposed but wants to maintain resistance to avoid any infection. In the case of people already infected with Ebola, ZMapp helps them fight the virus and survive and, as a result of actually having it, their body creates virus-specific antibodies. Thereby, giving them the desired medium/long-term resistance.

oh chit: "the patient would need to take doses indefinitely. "