IU graduate and family practice physician Kent Brantly was released from Emory University Hospital in Atlanta on Thursday following his treatment for the Ebola virus, according to a release from the hospital.
Brantly was transported to Atlanta along with Nancy Writebol, a missionary also serving in Liberia. Writebol was released by the hospital Aug. 19.
“After a rigorous and successful course of treatment and testing, the Emory Healthcare team has determined that both patients have recovered from the Ebola virus and can return to their families and community without concern for spreading this infection to others,” Dr. Bruce Ribner, director of Emory’s Infectious Disease Unit, said in the release.
Brantly was serving in Liberia with Samaritan’s Purse, a faith-based international relief organization, when he contracted the virus.
Conditions for the two patients’ release were determined by blood and urine tests and infectious disease protocol.
The release states rigorous safety procedures were taken and hospital officials are confident the release of these patients poses no immediate health threat to the public.
“The Emory Healthcare team is extremely pleased with Dr. Brantly’s and Mrs. Writebol’s recovery and was inspired by their spirit and strength, as well as by the steadfast support of their families,” Ribner said in the release.
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