Which of these derives its name from a river in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
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Which of these derives its name from a river in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Chikungunya virus
- Lassa fever
- Ebola virus
- Salmonella bacteria
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Ebola virus
The Ebola virus is named after the Ebola River in the Democratic Republic of Congo, near the place where it was first identified in 1976. Lassa fever is named after a town in Nigeria, chikungunya comes from an East African word, and Salmonella is named after the scientist Daniel Salmon.
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