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Ebola explained: symptoms, transmission and what you need to know about the Bundibugyo strain

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First identified in 1976 following outbreaks in Sudan and the then-Zaire, Ebola has remained largely concentrated in parts of Central and East Africa. Nearly five decades later, Kenya has confirmed its first imported case, with the patient dying while receiving treatment. What happens after infection, what symptoms should you watch for, and how does the Bundibugyo strain differ from other Ebola variants? Citizen TV’s Mary Muoki spoke to an infectious disease expert to explain what you need to know.

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