An unidentified illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo has led to over 50 deaths and hundreds of infections, traced back to three children who consumed bat meat. As of February 15, there have been 431 reported cases with alarming symptoms including fever and bleeding. The World Health Organization warned of the outbreak's public health threat, particularly due to the link with bats that are carriers of various human diseases. Investigations have ruled out Ebola and Marburg, highlighting the urgency for further testing and containment in affected villages.
The onset of symptoms in this outbreak has been alarmingly rapid, with nearly half of the deaths recorded occurring within just 48 hours.
Initial investigations suggest a potential link to bat consumption by children, which raises concerns given bats are known reservoirs for deadly viruses.
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