Note that the death rate of Ebola in developed countries in "only" about 10%, and all of those have been people that were severely ill before seeking medical attention. Ebola's one of those diseases that responds well to modern hospital care: sanitation, isolation, and IV rehydration are very effective at keeping patients alive while the disease runs its course.
When looking at death rates, it's important to remember that most Ebola outbreaks have occurred in countries with pre-modern sanitation & medical systems. It's like saying that cholera, scarlet fever, and bubonic plague are deadly diseases: true, but significantly less true in the developed world.
When looking at death rates, it's important to remember that most Ebola outbreaks have occurred in countries with pre-modern sanitation & medical systems. It's like saying that cholera, scarlet fever, and bubonic plague are deadly diseases: true, but significantly less true in the developed world.