Congo's Mystery Disease Might Be Malaria

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.
Congo's Mystery Disease Might Be Malaria: Authorities
Health officials revealed Congo's mysterious illness causing flu-like symptoms and dozens of deaths could be malaria.
‘Disease X’ has killed dozens in the Congo — here’s what to know about the mystery illness
An outbreak of a mysterious illness dubbed “Disease X" has killed dozens in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), health officials say. Up to 143 people have died from the infectious disease.
WHO provides update on cause of ‘mystery disease’ in patients in Congo
Ten patients suffering from a “mystery illness” that has caused 79 deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have tested positive for malaria. The central African nation has so far reported 376 cases of the illness, which primarily affects women and children under five.
Mysterious illness, dubbed "disease X," has killed dozens of people in Congo, WHO says
The WHO says 406 cases of the disease have been recorded and that more than half of those who died were children younger than 5.
Mystery ‘Disease X’ Probed After Killing 79 People in Congo
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo expect to know within days the cause of an infectious disease outbreak termed ‘Disease X’ that’s sickened hundreds of people, killing at least 79,
What we know (and don't know) about mysterious Disease X in Congo
Dozens of people have been killed by a previously unkown disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Days after the news first broke, a lot remains unclear about the mysterious illness, which has been dubbed Disease X by health officials.
Mystery Illness Outbreak in Congo May Be Malaria
Dr. Abraar Karan, an infectious disease physician at Stanford Medicine, told NBC News that the Congo outbreak “does raise alarm bells” because of its location. Humans and wild
‘Disease X’ Identification Delayed by Remote Congo Jungles
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Mystery deadly ‘Disease X’ spreads in Congo as WHO struggles to trace origin
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WHO Provides Update About Disease X In Democratic Republic Of The Congo
The WHO released more information about the outbreak of Disease X in the DRC. Mainly affected children, the cause remains ...
Children’s Mpox Shots Arriving as Congo Fights Mystery Disease
Mpox vaccines that young children can use will arrive from Japan next week, a crucial step in reducing the spread of the ...
Congo Officials Provide Update on Mystery Disease That's Killed Dozens
Health experts said the Congolese government is on alert over the disease and that more details should come in the next two ...
What is Disease X and why is Congo outbreak raising alarm?
Disease X emerged at a time of increased influenza circulation, and is likely to be linked to airborne diseases, according to ...
‘Disease X’ Trackers Confront Logistics Quagmire in Congo
Scientists racing against time to contain an outbreak of a mysterious flu-like illness in a remote part of the Democratic ...