From BBC Ebola crisis: Spanish nurse tests negative for virus
The Spanish nurse who became the first person to contract Ebola outside West Africa has now tested negative for the virus, the Spanish government says,
It had been reported in the past few days that Ms. Romero Ramos seemed to be improving, but testing negative for Ebola is the gold standard for survival. She will be weak and need rest and care for some time, but a full recovery is in sight. She has said that she willing to care for Ebola patients in the future. Survivors appear to have an immunity to the virus.
This is an important clinical case because the time when she could have been infected is shorter (three days) than other well-documented cases AND it’s precisely known when her first symptoms appeared. The five or six day delay in getting her tested, isolated, and under care was unacceptable. It may have needlessly prolonged her illness and increased her suffering. But her battle may have a positive data outcome if her contacts during her symptomatic phase continue to test negative for Ebola until the end of their quarantine/monitoring period.
Good wishes for Ms. Romero Ramos as she continues her recovery and return to good health.
