A mystery illness in Congo has killed more than 50 people hours after they felt sick

AP —
An unknown illness first discovered in three children who ate a bat has rapidly killed more than 50 people in northwestern Congo over the past five weeks, health experts say.

The interval between the onset of symptoms – which include fever, vomiting and internal bleeding – and death has been 48 hours in most cases and “that’s what’s really worrying,” said Serge Ngalebato, medical director of Bikoro Hospital, a regional monitoring center.

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A mystery illness in Congo has killed more than 50 people hours after they felt sick​

Cameron said:

Sounds like an Africa problem. After all, it’s not like diseases have been known to spread.

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Lycanthrope said:

Why, just two year ago I was diagnosed with COVID, TB, and Measles at the same time but I survived by drinking raw milk, eating horse paste, doing 100 pushups a day, and starting 3 small businesses a week. Americans need to stop being soft!

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Allan said:

This is a deadly hemorrhagic fever type disease that looks to be a real problem.



This is why countries like the US need to be involved with and funding WHO.

https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/25/health/congo-mystery-illness/index.html

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Airyaman said:

Damn bats again. Don't eat bats people!

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