Global & Disaster Medicine

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) grew by 9 more cases

May 20th, 2017

WHO

“…..As of 18 May 2017, a total of 29 EVD cases [two confirmed, two probable and 25 suspected] have been reported.  To date, three deaths have been reported, giving a case fatality rate of 10%. Most of the cases presented with fever, vomiting, bloody diarrhea and other bleeding symptoms and signs. The cases have been reported from four health areas, namely Nambwa (11 cases and two deaths), Mouma (three cases and one death), Ngayi (13 cases and no deaths), and Azande (two cases and no deaths). According to available ….”

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