The mysterious disease that is killing children in Congo, a "combination" of flu, measles, Covid and bacteria

2024-12-24 11:24:47Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

The mysterious disease that is killing children in Congo, a

The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing an unknown disease that has caused deaths, mainly among children. The latest report from the Africa CDC on December 12 shows that 527 people have been infected so far, of whom 32 have died.

The affected area is Panzi health zone, in Kwango province. Experts have arrived in the area and are conducting epidemiological investigations.

Most cases present with fever, headache, cough, runny nose, and body aches. All severe cases have occurred in malnourished children. The most likely diagnoses that could explain these symptoms include influenza, measles, malaria, COVID-19, and other bacterial pathogens known to cause pneumonia.

These pathogens, as well as others, are currently being tested. ECDC is monitoring the event through its epidemic intelligence activities and is in contact with Africa CDC.


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