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Kenya confirms third Ebola case linked to first patient Kenya confirms third Ebola case linked to first patient

Kenya confirms third Ebola case linked to first patient

Kenya has confirmed a third case of Bundibugyo virus disease, a strain of Ebola, in Nairobi. The latest patient is a 65-year-old woman who health officials said was a close relative and primary contact of the first two cases. Authorities said she had been in quarantine since October 6 and was later isolated after developing symptoms.The Health Ministry said the woman developed fever, sore throat and malaise before testing positive for the virus. Officials said she was diagnosed early and is receiving supportive care. In the same statement, the ministry said there was no evidence of community transmission and that... [Continue Reading]

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