A mysterious diseaseWhat the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is calling “Disease World Health Organization says,
WHO said on Sunday that 406 cases of infection had been reported in Kwango province, about 435 miles southeast of the capital Kinshasa. The state agency said most of those who died were children under the age of five who were severely malnourished.
The latest series of deaths within the patch is difficult to solve, and that’s what some reports say 143 people Have died. A team of scientists from Global Fitness Group is investigating the weakness, which researchers believe began spreading in October.
The DRC’s Ministry of Population sent an alert to WHO on October 29, saying it was concerned about a hidden vulnerability that has led to “increased” deaths in the Panjim state patch, according to WHO. The ministry said in a press briefing on 5 December that the mortality rate was about 8% and that many deaths had occurred outside state facilities.
Local state officials told CBS News the deaths were shocking, and WHO said they wanted to investigate.
Doctors say the infection is similar to a respiratory disease, with the family affected by fever, complications, cough, runny nose and body aches. WHO said rapid response teams were dispatched to determine the cause of the outbreak and assist in coordinating an acceptable response.
“Teams are collecting samples for laboratory testing, providing more detailed clinical characterization of found cases, investigating transmission dynamics and monitoring within health facilities and in other countries,” WHO said in a comment on Sunday. “Are actively searching for additional cases at the community level.” ,
WHO said, “Given the clinical presentation and reported symptoms and the many associated deaths, acute pneumonia, influenza, COVID-19, measles and malaria are being considered as possible causes, along with malnutrition ” “Malaria is a common disease in the region, and it may cause or contribute to cases.”
The area where the outbreak is spreading is a very remote area, about 48 hours by road from the capital, Kinshasa. WHO said the rainy season, which brings an influx of malaria cases, is complicating the situation. There may be negative practical laboratory work within the patch, and verbal exchange infrastructure is restricted. WHO said the region could be at risk of attack by armed groups.
Professionals have warned about the risks of further spread of the infection and said they have not ruled out that it is airborne. WHO said the risk globally is very low, but there is a fear of cross-border transmission due to the proximity of the border with Angola.