Medscape interviewed the CDC about the current Ebola outbreak. In it, the CDC reiterates that healthcare workers are at particular risk for infection. While the interview doesn’t specifically mention laboratory professionals, of course they are included in that risk group. Protect yourself using standard precautions (sometimes called contact or droplet precautions). This includes gloves, gowns, face mask, and eye protection when handling specimens from a potential victim.
You can read the entire interview here.
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