Mysteriious Disease is Malaria, Democratic Republic of the Congo

An undiagnosed illness infecting at least 592 people, of whom 140 died, in the southwestern Kwango province has been identified as malaria. Due to generalized malnutrition, the malaria infections initially presented with unusual respiratory symptoms.

建议

All travellers to any region where malaria transmission is occurring can reduce their risk of exposure by taking all necessary precautions to avoid mosquito bites, e.g., use mosquito repellent and sleep under insecticide-impregnated bed nets whenever mosquitoes are present. Anti-malaria medication is recommended. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.