An unknown illness has killed 53 people in a northwest region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, with a significant portion of deaths taking place within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms, accordin… [+3417 chars]
‘Unknown disease’ that can kill within days leaves 53 dead in Congo - The Washington Post
World Health Organization officials said the outbreak appeared to originate from a village where three children died after reportedly eating a bat carcass.
By:Vivian Ho
Source:The Washington Post
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