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Scientists are trying to understand how Ebola hides inside the bodies of survivors

By Gabrielle Emanuel

Published October 22, 2025 at 4:43 PM EDT

Congo is suffering from an Ebola outbreak, but even when the virus is contained there remains a risk. Scientists are trying to understand how the virus can hide out inside the bodies of survivors.

Gabrielle Emanuel

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