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How does Ebola spread?
Ebola spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids from an infected person or animal, or contaminated objects. It is not airborne like flu, so casual contact does not transmit it. This makes containing outbreaks easier, despite its high fatality rate. The patient in Nairobi was isolated to prevent further spread.
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