A recently discovered illness, known as "Disease X," has struck the Democratic Republic of the Congo, infecting over 400 people, predominantly children. The symptoms of Disease X mimic those of common illnesses such as the flu, measles and respiratory infections, making accurate diagnosis difficult. The World Health Organization and the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have dispatched … Continue reading Mystery “Disease X” strikes Congo, targeting mostly vulnerable children
Twenty-three travelers in Washington state being monitored for possible Ebola infection
Health authorities in the state of Washington are now observing 23 people for the Ebola virus. The 23 travelers are from the West African countries of Guinea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where there are current outbreaks of the disease. However, state health officials are reassuring Washington residents that there is a “very low” … Continue reading Twenty-three travelers in Washington state being monitored for possible Ebola infection
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 