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Ebola experts say 16 other bat viruses could infect man

 

There is a likelihood 16 other viruses in bats could jump to humans and cause a disease outbreak  with effects similar to Ebola, a health security expert said on Friday.

Humans can contract Ebola from bats, which are carriers of the virus, as well as from other animals.

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