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Death toll tops 1,500 in fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history, says Congo

The outbreak declared on May 15 is unlike most previous Ebola outbreaks because the Bundibugyo virus responsible for it has no approved vaccines or treatments

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The outbreak declared on May 15 is unlike most previous Ebola outbreaks because the Bundibugyo virus responsible for it has no approved vaccines or treatments

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    Death toll tops 1,500 in fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history, says Congo

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    The outbreak declared on May 15 is unlike most previous Ebola outbreaks because the Bundibugyo virus responsible for it has no approved vaccines or treatments Death toll tops 1,500 in fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history, says Congo

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