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poisoned
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But equipment to isolate and treat those infected by Ebola, which is transmitted through close contact, only began arriving in Rwampara on Monday, several days after the outbreak was declared.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The rare respiratory disease, for which there is no cure, typically spreads through the urine, feces and saliva of infected rodents.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Bundibugyo has caused only two outbreaks before - in 2007 and 2012 - where it killed around 30% of people infected.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Ebola, a viral disease with no known cure, spreads when someone comes into contact with blood or body fluids from an infected person.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Bliss’s infected finger became so swollen and sore that he had to keep his arm in a sling.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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