Shayne Takamori

Period 3
Expository Writing 2
11/19/14

In recent discussions of the deadly virus, Ebola, one controversial issue has
been the effectiveness of quarantines against Ebola. On one hand, doctors argue that
there are three strategies that contain the spread and entry of Ebola in the United
States. On the other hand, Mukherjee opposes that there are weakness to these
strategies of containment. Others even believe that the Ebola virus can just slip
through countries, making it almost impossible to track its origin. In the words of
Siddhartha Mukherjee, one of this views main proponents, by the time an Ebola carrier
has a fever, her or she is already in an infectious phase and may have exposed many
others to the virus.According to his statement, even though the strictest procedures of
containing the virus, it can still be spread quietly. For instance, less severe fevers can
be hidden with the effects of Tylenol. In summary, then, the issue is whether we are
safe or not.
My own view is any virus as big as Ebola can spread, but there are ways we can
prevent ourselves and our beloved others from being infected. Though I concede that
the chances of the Ebola virus spreading is very high, I still maintain that it is always
okay to be extra safe. For example, clean hygiene and staying away from any dead
infected animals can also protect yourself from the virus. Although some might object
that washing your hands will keep the virus away, I would reply that it never hurts to be
a little more safe. This issue is important because, this virus could start an epidemic in a
matter of weeks. Obviously, you cant fully contain the virus but, you can prevent
yourself from catching the deadly virus.
MLA Citation: Mukherjee, Siddhartha. "How to Quarantine Against Ebola." The New York
Times. The New York Times, 12 Oct. 2014. Web. 12 Dec. 2014.

1) Rankles- to cause (someone) to feel angry or irritated especially for a long

time.Verb
ONE feature of the tragic case of Thomas Eric Duncan, the first traveler known to have
carried the Ebola virus into the United States, rankles me as a physician: Even if every
system in place to identify suspected carriers had been working perfectly, he may have
still set off a mini-epidemic in Dallas.
It rankles us to see others being rewarded or penalised unfairly.
One thing that rankles a tribe is being called a local government.

2) Exuding- discharge (moisture or a smell) slowly and steadily.Verb

He had probably been exuding the virus for days.
The beetle exudes a caustic liquid.
"Mr. Thomas exuded friendship and goodwill."