Virus carried by fruit bats Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, June 29, 2017 · 46-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, June 29, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 29, 2017 · 46-Across · 5 letters
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a severe and often fatal disease in humans and nonhuman primates (monkeys and chimpanzees) caused by the Ebola virus; characterized by high fever and severe internal bleeding; can be spread from person to person; is largely limited to Africa
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