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Congo, Mystery Disease

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Health Officials Warn Of Deadly, Mystery Disease Rapidly Spreading In Congo

The disease, which has infected more than 400 people and killed 53 within a few weeks, “poses a significant public health threat,” the World Health Organization said.

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‘Unknown disease’ that can kill within days leaves 53 dead in Congo

World Health Organization officials said the outbreak appeared to originate from a village where three children died after reportedly eating a bat carcass.

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An unknown illness kills over 50 people in Congo, with hours between symptoms and death

The interval between the onset of symptoms and death has been 48 hours in the majority of cases. A medical official says that’s really worrying.

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Unknown Deadly Illness Strikes Western Congo

The outbreak has been traced, tentatively, to three children who ate a bat, the W.H.O. said, and known threats like Ebola and ...

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An unknown illness kills over 50 people in part of Congo with hours between symptoms and death

The latest disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo began on Jan. 21, and 419 cases have been recorded including 53 deaths.

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World News in Brief: Conflict in DR Congo, Europe’s ‘cradle to cane’ crisis, millions may go hungry in Chad

Ongoing fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) between Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and Congolese troops ...

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