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When Ebola and other epidemics strike, a dysfunctional 'outbreak culture' hinders adequate response

  • Written by Lara Salahi, Assistant Professor of Broadcast and Digital Journalism, Endicott College
During high-stress deadly epidemics, even well-trained responders can get caught up in behaviors that are more harmful than helpful.AP Photo/Olivier Matthys

When a deadly infectious disease takes hold in a population, outbreak responders do their best to save lives and stamp out the contagion. No matter the disease or the location – whether...

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