PRO/AH/EDR> Ebolavirus, animal reservoir (02): Spain, dog susp.

Ebola — Worldwide/Unknown
One wishes that the Spanish health authorities had had access to this type of information before deciding to euthanize the pet dog belonging to the Spanish nurse sadly affected by Ebola virus.
Beside any ethical consideration, one is left wondering what level of trust can be given to an health authority that acts regardless of the scientific evidence when faced by a critical situation such as the sporadic Ebola cases occurring outside of Africa.

Gian Lorenzo D’Alterio
DVM MSc PhD