Ebola Scare? Army Soldier Found Dead After Returning from West Africa

A U.S. Army soldier just back from West Africa and undergoing self-monitoring for Ebola was found dead near Fort Hood, Texas on Tuesday.

According to Reuters, the unidentified Army soldier’s body was found near the base where he was stationed.

"At this point, there is no indication of the Ebola virus disease, but medical tests are under way to ensure there is no threat to the community," said an official from Fort Hood.

Colorized scanning electron micrograph of filamentous Ebola virus particles budding from a chronically infected VERO E6 cell

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The soldier came back to Fort Hood on emergency leave, and he was self-monitoring twice a day as well as reporting to his medical officials. 

The Centers for Disease Control have issued a standard guidance for self-monitoring and restricting movement for people who have returned to the U.S. after risking exposure to the Ebola virus abroad.

According to the Washington Post, the U.S. has sent a total of 3,900 troops to help combat Ebola in West Africa.

There are currently no confirmed cases of the virus in the U.S.