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Mystery Congo Disease Leaves 50 People Dead

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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A mystery disease in Congo has led to over 50 deaths. Here's what to know about its potential to spread.

A mystery illness has caused over 50 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo. One of the outbreaks was preliminarily linked to children who had eaten a bat carcass, the WHO 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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Over 50 deaths linked to 'unknown disease' in Congo

Over 50 deaths have been linked to an "unknown disease" in the Democratic Republic of Congo since January. Nearly half ...

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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 ...

A Deadly Unidentified Disease Has Emerged in the DRC

More than 50 people have died in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, most within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms. Initial analysis suggests neither Ebola nor Marburg is the cause.

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