Berlin hospital discharges US doctor who contracted Ebola
Charité hospital said his viral load fell under treatment and no virus was detected in follow-up tests since May 30.
- On Saturday, Dr. Peter Stafford was released from Charité hospital in Berlin after recovering from Ebola, a potentially deadly disease contracted during humanitarian work in Congo.
- Stafford contracted the virus while working with missionary group Serge in Congo and was evacuated to Berlin for treatment last month.
- At Charité hospital in Europe, Stafford received "antiviral therapy and additional supportive medical measures during the first week." The hospital reported his viral load "decreased substantially" under treatment.
- Stafford was reunited with his five family members on Saturday after isolation ended. His wife, Rebekah, and their four children were quarantined but never developed symptoms.
- The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in Congo has spread to neighboring Uganda, prompting health official concerns. This strain is significantly less common than Zaire and currently has no vaccines or treatment.
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