We describe two Ebola virus (EBOV) RT-PCR discordant
mother–child pairs. In the first, blood from the breastfeeding
mother, recovering from EBOV infection, tested
negative twice but her urine tested positive. Her child
became infected by EBOV and died. In the second, the
breastfed child remained EBOV-negative, although the
mother’s blood tested positive. We highlight possible
benefits of EBOV RT-PCR testing in urine and breast
milk and the need for hygiene counselling when those
fluids are EBOV-positive.