Highly Infectious Pathogens in the Hospital Setting Introduction The Ebola outbreak in West Africa and the prospect of infected travelers bringing Ebola virus disease (EVD) to other parts of the world has gotten much attention in the last year. The care provided to one patient in Dallas, TX highlights the challenges of communication among healthcare workers and outside agencies in identifying and treating patients appropriately. Even when potentially infected patients are managed properly, healthcare teams still have the challenge of mobilizing appropriate resources and providing care to a critically ill patient under difficult circumstances.

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