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Definitive Tests Confirm: No Ebola At KU

Definitive testing from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed that a University of Kansas Hospital patient suspected of contracting Ebola does not have the virus.

The Kansas City, Kan., man had worked as a medic on a ship off the west coast of Africa until returning home a week ago. He was admitted to the hospital Monday morning showing concerning symptoms.

The patient has been moved to a lower level of isolation, and doctors say he’s improving.

They suspect he contracted a tropical disease.

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