'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.
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.
Mystery deadly ‘Disease X’ spreads in Congo as WHO struggles to trace origin
The World Health Organization has recorded more than 400 cases of a mysterious deadly flu-like illness dubbed “Disease X” in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and is struggling to
The DRC ‘mystery illness’ shows why the U.S. can’t ‘pause’ infectious disease work
We may have an answer to the “mystery illness” in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Here's what the story reveals about America’s global health commitments.
Authorities say the mystery disease in Congo might be malaria but more testing is needed
Authorities say the mystery flu-like illness that has killed dozens of people in southwest Congo in recent weeks might be malaria.
Mystery ‘Disease X’ ripping through Congo finally identified after 143 deaths and 592 cases
THE mystery disease ripping through the Democratic Republic of Congo has been identified, the country’s health ministry has said. The pathogen has claimed at least 143 lives since it began
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 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.
Mystery outbreak in DR Congo likely caused by malaria
The majority of samples that have been tested indicated that they had caught malaria - which is caused by a parasite carried by mosquitoes and is endemic in the region - with widespread malnutrition exacerbating the situation.
Possible link found in undiagnosed disease in Congo
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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