An American journalist who contracted Ebola in Liberia has been describing his ordeal to the Associated Press.
Ashoka Mukpo contracted the virus while working as a freelance cameraman for several media outlets, including the NBC network.
He is recovering at home in Rhode Island now after being treated in Nebraska's medical centre. On 6 October, he was isolated in a bio-containment unit, given constant fluids and an experimental drug.
He told AP that he knew he was in real trouble when he saw the people treating him in their protective gear.
He is quoted as saying: "The only thing you can see is their eyes... You just realise what a bad situation you're in when your care-givers have to come in with such an incredible amount of protection."
Mukpo said he felt as if his body was "at war" with the virus. He had a high fever, found it hard to walk and eat, and lost 15lbs (6.8kg) in a week. He was able to leave the unit last Wednesday (19 October).
He doesn't know how he contracted Ebola because he said he was careful while filming.
Source: AP via Tucson News
