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'Mystery disease' in Congo turned out to be malaria — and potentially, another disease
An initially "unknown" illness affecting hundreds in the Democratic Republic of the Congo may be attributable to malaria, malnutrition and a viral infection. But investigations are ongoing.
Officials say mystery outbreak in Congo could be more than malaria after haemorrhagic fever death
Haemorrhagic fever isn’t typically associated with parasite-caused malaria, meaning the outbreak may be caused by more than severe malaria, authorities said. View on euronews
Congo man dies with hemorrhagic fever, indicating mystery outbreak could be more than just malaria
A man in western Congo has died with hemorrhagic fever symptoms. Health authorities say that has led them to suspect that a still-unidentified virus may be involved alongside malaria in a mysterious outbreak that has killed dozens of people.
Congo man's death with hemorrhagic fever hints at mystery disease
The mystery disease's virus, which has remained unidentified for over three weeks now, is suspected to have been a factor alongside malaria in the outbreak.
Mystery illness in Congo could be severe malaria, health officials say
Congo’s health ministry told Reuters this week that malaria was the culprit: “The mystery has finally been solved. It’s a case of severe malaria in the form of a respiratory illness,” it said Tuesday in a statement, according to Reuters. The ministry did not respond to multiple inquiries from NBC News.
Congo's health ministry says unknown disease is severe malaria. What to know.
Earlier this month, local authorities said the disease had killed 143 people in the southwestern Kwango province in November.
Congo says mystery disease behind dozens of deaths of women and children finally identified as severe malaria
"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.
Mysterious Outbreak in Congo: Malaria or a New Virus?
A deadly outbreak in western Congo has caused concern among health authorities as nearly 592 cases have been reported. While malaria is suspected, recent deaths exhibiting hemorrhagic fever symptoms suggest a possible viral infection at play.
Mystery Disease in Congo Is Mix of Illnesses That’s Turned Deadly
A flu-like illness that’s sickened hundreds of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo is a mix of diseases common in the region that have morphed into severe forms in a population weakened by food shortages.
Malaria Is Official Cause Of Flu-Like Mystery Illness In Congo
A mystery illness found in a remote part of Congo has been officially identified as a severe form of malaria, which has sickened nearly 600 people and killed 143.
Undiagnosed disease in Congo may be linked to malaria, Africa CDC says
A deadly, undiagnosed disease that has been spreading in one region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) may be linked to malaria, health officials said Thursday.
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Congo says mysterious disease killing dozens of kids finally identified
People who contracted the malaria infection have exhibited symptoms including headache, fever, cough and body ache. The ...
Tiny Coffins: Measles Is Killing Thousands of Children in Congo
Problems with getting vaccines to families have left many children unvaccinated and in danger of contracting the virus.