Just Around the Corner

Maybe the most deadly disease is just around our corner Carried to our doorstep by an unsuspected foreigner Ebola is lethal with a fatality rate that is extremely high If infected you have a 70% probability that you will die Incubation period can span from one to forty two days If stricken, severe flu like symptoms will leave you in a daze Most symptoms will appear 8 to 10 days after exposure Bleeding from extremities will have you praying for closure There is no cure, a strong immune system is your best defense Why there is still air travel from Africa truly makes no sense Predicted cases to be about 1.4 million by January next year An epidemic like we never seen is upon us, that is very clear If this dreadful virus makes it to your corner. beware! If stricken with this affliction be diligent not to share If this disease become airborne, many millions will succumb Our world will be left in disarray and left feeling utterly numb 10/15/2014 *WHO changed the incubation period from 21 up to 42 days, be safe everyone.