An unknown deadly disease is raging in the Congo – what is known about the symptoms – World

The situation is worrying as the number of infected people continues to rise.

In southwestern Democratic Republic of Congo, more than 3,000 people have been affected by an unknown infection that causes a fever-like illness. At least 79 people have already died.

This was reported by the BBC with reference to the country's Ministry of Health.

Infected people experience headache, runny nose, cough, difficulty breathing and anemia. Among those who died from the disease, there are many minors aged 15-18.

Rapid response teams have been dispatched to Kwangju province, where the disease is most prevalent, to monitor cases and investigate the nature of the disease.

The situation is worrying as the number of infected people continues to rise. The problem is complicated by the fact that the disease is widespread in…