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In reply to the discussion: How much exposure to the Ebola virus [View all]BlindTiresias
(1,563 posts)Means the virions are present, meaning they can enter another organism. It doesn't produce upper respiratory symptoms but this does not mean that fluids like saliva are not infectious.
I repeat: http://www.afro.who.int/en/clusters-a-programmes/dpc/epidemic-a-pandemic-alert-and-response/epr-highlights/3648-frequently-asked-questions-on-ebola-hemorrhagic-fever.html
"People can be exposed to Ebola virus from direct physical contact with body fluids like blood, saliva, stool, urine, sweat etc. of an infected person and soiled linen used by a patient."
http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/transmission/qas.html
"What does direct contact mean?
Direct contact means that body fluids (blood, saliva, mucus, vomit, urine, or feces) from an infected person (alive or dead) have touched someones eyes, nose, or mouth or an open cut, wound, or abrasion."