26-Year-Old Texas Nurse, Nina Pham Identified As The Newest Ebola Patient, And First Person To Contract The Virus In The U.S.

MStars News has learned that a Texas nurse who contracted Ebola has been identified as 26-year-old Nina Pham.

According to WGNtv, Pham, a worker at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, became infected with the deadly virus that already has claimed the life of thousands of West African's while treating Thomas Eric Duncan who died from the virus last week, before she became ill.

The CDC claims that the young nurse is in "clinically stable" condition.

Pham is the first person to contract the deadly virus in the United States.

Texas media outlets, like WFAA have been keeping everyone informed on the latest details following Pham's diagnoses.

MStars News has learned that the precious dog pictured below has been removed from Pham's home, it is unknown at this time where they have taken the pet, or if it will be put down for fear of catching Ebola.

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