Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Ebola vs. the Flu

I may have Ebola. Or maybe it's just the flu.

I am experiencing headache and generalized aching which are known symptoms of Ebola. Next thing I know, I'll be bleeding from my eyes.

Now before you start to worry about me, I should probably inform you of three relevant facts:
  1. I am currently reading The Hot Zone by Richard Preston. It's a very interesting collection of true stories about deadly viruses like Ebola and Marburg and situations where they have gotten out of hand.
  2. I am a moderate hypochondriac.
  3. Heather got the flu several days before I came down with my Ebola-like symptoms.
So, all things considered, I'll probably be ok, but I'll be sure to let you know if my liver spontaneously dissolves.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Reminds me of when I was at Andrews studing diseases. Every disease we studies we "came down with its symptoms". Hang in there and read Pollyanna books, you will suddenly feel better. Love Dad Ferg.

Anonymous said...

As a sequela from my hypochrondriac days I lost the ability to spell. Just remove the s in studies and add a d.