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Mystery illness in DR Congo could be respiratory infections complicated by malaria, says WHO

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Preliminary laboratory findings suggest that a mystery illness in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a combination of common and seasonal viral respiratory infections and malaria, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said.1WHO described the previously undiagnosed disease as “acute respiratory infections complicated by malaria,” which had led to an increase in severe infections and death when compounded by acute malnutrition.A broad surveillance case definition was established in absence of a diagnosis, which included patients who presented with fever, cough, body weakness, and runny nose. Other signs and symptoms may include chills, headache, difficulty breathing, malnutrition, and body aches.From 24 October to 16 December a total of 891 cases and 48 deaths from the Panzi health ...

BMJ     Dec 31, 2024