After Nearly Claiming His Life, Ebola Lurked in a Doctor’s Eye - NYTimes.com

After Nearly Claiming His Life, Ebola Lurked in a Doctor’s Eye - NYTimes.com

“I think the cure was Ian’s own immune system,” Dr. Varkey said, explaining that he suspected the treatments had reduced Dr. Crozier’s symptoms and helped preserve his sight long enough for his immune system to kick in and clear out the virus — just as supportive care during the worst phase of his initial illness had kept him alive until his natural defenses could take over.