Mysterious Nosebleed Disease Kills Three in Africa Within 24 Hours, Town Quarantined

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Mysterious Nosebleed Disease Kills Three in Africa Within 24 Hours, Town Quarantined
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A new unidentified disease, suspected to be a virus causing nosebleeds and killing infected individuals within 24 hours, has claimed three lives in Burundi, West Africa. The symptoms suggest a viral haemorrhagic fever, but the health minister has ruled out Marburg and Ebola. The outbreak has caused panic in the town, with residents blocking entrances to prevent the spread. The WHO warns of the risk of international spread, as the cases were found in provinces bordering other nations. Zoonotic diseases are becoming more of an issue in Africa, with growing interaction between people and wild animals.

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