The isolation of individuals exposed to a disease to prevent its spread. The CDC states that quarantine, used in diseases like Ebola, separates those who may be infected but are asymptomatic, typically lasting the length of the incubation period.
The isolation of individuals exposed to a disease to prevent its spread. The CDC states that quarantine, used in diseases like Ebola, separates those who may be infected but are asymptomatic, typically lasting the length of the incubation period.