Texas nurse who contracted Ebola while treating patient settles lawsuit

A Texas nurse who contracted deadly Ebola virus while treating a patient two years ago has finally settled a lawsuit against the hospital where she became infected, both parties confirmed.

In a newly released joint statement, Texas Health Resources, the parent company of the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, and Nina Pham said they resolved the pending lawsuit and wished the best for each other.

However, none of the two sides revealed the terms of the settlement of the pending lawsuit.

The joint statement reads, “Texas Health Resources and Ms. Pham have resolved the pending lawsuit, and wish the best for each other going forward. All parties have agreed the terms of the resolution are confidential and will not make additional statements or grant media interviews.’

The diagnosis of Ms. Pham was the first known transmission of the potentially deadly viral disease in the United States.

She and another nurse became infected with Ebola in October 2014 while treating Thomas Eric Duncan, who has arrived in Dallas from Liberia.

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) found in an investigation that the hospital breached protocol that enabled the infection to take place. The hospital was found at fault for disregarding warnings about the deadly disease and failing to provide the nurse with necessary protective training and equipment.

Ebola virus can causes severe internal bleeding and organ failure, leading to death. It is characterized by symptoms like fever, headache, muscle pain and chills, internal bleeding resulting in vomiting or coughing blood.