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Ebola confirmed in Nigeria after nine-day malaria misdiagnosis

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Nigeria has confirmed its first case of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus, which was initially misdiagnosed as malaria. The infected traveler spent nine days receiving treatment for malaria before the correct diagnosis was made. This incident highlights the challenges in border screening and disease containment, as the virus managed to spread despite these measures. AI

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Ebola confirmed in Nigeria after nine-day malaria misdiagnosis

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · John Drake, Contributor ·

    Ebola Returns To Nigeria After A Nine-Day Missed Diagnosis

    Nigeria confirmed its first Bundibugyo Ebola case after a traveler spent nine days treated for malaria. Why border screening cannot stop the virus from spreading.

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