PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed hemorrhagic illness – Cameroon: RFI

Undiagnosed — Cameroon
Between 8-22 Jan 2018, the surveillance and health watch mechanism of the Centre Region reported 3 deaths in a family residing in Yaounde, due to acute onset of fever, rashes and bleeding suggestive of viral hemorrhagic fever. One of the members of this family, whose vital prognosis is not [available], is currently receiving medical follow-up in the hospital.
Preliminary tests carried out were negative for Ebola, Marburg and Lassa viruses.
More investigation is ongoing. Mr. Andre Mama