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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What to know about the mystery disease in Congo that has killed over 50 people

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.
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Unknown illness kills more than 50 in north-west DRC

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A Deadly Unidentified Disease Has Emerged in the DRC

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M23 militia’s advance in eastern DRC has killed 7,000 since January, UN told

What to know about the mystery disease in Congo that has killed over 50 people

Death of unidentified man found in wetsuit not believed suspicious, inquest told

Unknown illness kills more than 50 in north-west DRC

UK suspends aid to Rwanda over support for DRC rebels

Many Americans are unaware of some heart disease risk factors, survey shows

Disease outbreaks and starvation set to grow after USAID cuts

Hamas says it's sending Israel Shiri Bibas' remains after returning unidentified body instead

Ignoring science for profit will have deadly consequences for America

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