Printer Friendly
Email to a Friend
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) - Doctors at the University of Kansas Hospital are expecting results of blood tests Tuesday that could determine if a patient has contracted the Ebola virus.
Chief medical officer Dr. Lee Norman announced Monday that the man is at low to moderate risk of having contracted the virus. He is being treated in isolation.
The patient arrived at the hospital Monday morning with significant weakness and diarrhea, and said he had previously had a fever. Norman said it was encouraging that the man did not have a fever or internal bleeding - two symptoms of Ebola.
The man worked recently as a medic on a commercial ship off Africa's west coast. Norman said the man was exposed to typhoid but it was not clear if he also was exposed to Ebola.
© Associated Press
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Atchison Walmart robbery sparks suspect search
St. Joseph Mo man killed in KS crash
Atchison man arrested following pursuit
Packed hearing Thurs for Atchison Co Lake's future
Hiawatha USD 415 Supt. announces retirement
Officer bitten during Atchison arrest
Pottawatomie Co Sheriff's Office K9 dies
City Commission approves removal of breed-specific dog ban
New Jeff Co North leadership hired
Local judge among 15 seeking Supreme Court vacancy
Longtme Falls City business owner dies
County Commission approves bid for new landfill building
Jackson Co voters to face special question in November
Atchison's black business past set for renewal
Plea entered in Jackson Co child sex case
Nemaha Co Attorney discusses retirement plans with commission
Wrecked motorcyclist escapes serious injuries
Robinson placed under boil water advisory Tuesday
LATEST STORIES
Wrecked motorcyclist escapes serious injuries
Lancaster Fire gains firetruck
Atchison's black business past set for renewal
Nemaha Co Attorney discusses retirement plans with commission
Richardson County Board receives department updates
Atchison Walmart robbery sparks suspect search
No Summer Hunger Program begins June 2
Jackson Co voters to face special question in November
Hiawatha, Ks 66434