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‘Disease X’ has killed dozens in the Congo — here’s what to know about the mystery illness

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Outbreak of a mystery illness dubbed "Disease X" has killed dozens in the Democratic Republic of Congo .

Up to 143 people have died from the infectious disease, health officials say.

Primary symptoms include fever, headache, cough and difficulty breathing.

The Congo is already grappling with an ongoing outbreak of mpox, a viral disease caused by an orthopoxvirus.