Thomas Duncan dies from Ebola

Thomas Duncan (a Liberian citizen) was hospitalized eight days after he arrived from Liberia, and later tested positive for Ebola. He died Wednesday, but not much is known about his medical history. Duncan arrived in Dallas, Texas from Liberia on September 20, and he made his initial visit to a Texas hospital on September 25. He was treated for a fever, vomiting and abdominal pain -- all symptoms of Ebola. But he was sent home with antibiotics and was not screened for the virus. Three days later, he was hospitalized in worse condition and was quickly isolated. He became the first case of the deadly virus diagnosed on American soil. Relatives say he told hospital staff he'd come from Liberia. Initially, the hospital said Duncan was "not exhibiting symptoms specific to Ebola" when he first went to the hospital. And, they said, details about his travel history weren't communicated to doctors. But later, the hospital said a flaw in electronic records had kept doctors from seeing his travel history. Then it said his travel history had been documented and was available to his care team. Duncan had just arrived from Liberia to visit his girlfriend and son.

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