A large number of people in an African village become ill a couple of weeks after sharing a feast of stew made from the meat of jungle animals. They initially have fever, headache and fatigue, and develop petechiae. Most then experience bloody diarrhea and vomiting, and a few days later begin bleeding from the mouth and eyes. What is the most likely preliminary diagnosis?

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The symptoms described are consistent with the initial stages of ebola hemorrhagic fever, followed by the advanced stages which include bleeding from multiple orifices. The consumption of bushmeat is a known risk factor for contracting the virus.

A Large Number of People in an African Village Become