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American doctor tests positive for Ebola in DR Congo outbreak
Original: American doctor tests positive for Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo outbreak
An American doctor has tested positive for Ebola while working in the Democratic Republic of Congo, amid an ongoing outbreak there. Health authorities are expected to review how the infection occurred and monitor those who had contact with the doctor. The case highlights the continued risk health workers face responding to Ebola in the region.
Why now: A foreign health worker contracting Ebola during the active outbreak raises fresh concerns about the spread of the disease.
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- American doctor tests positive for Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo outbreak · ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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