The Worst Epidemics Throughout History

Still Going On

Though it's become less documented in recent years, the fight against Ebola is still going on. There is no known cure or vaccine for the disease, but scientists recently learned that the disease likely originated in bats. Symptoms for Ebola start with a light fever, headache, muscle pain, and chills but can progress to internal bleeding and coughing up blood or vomit. 

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