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What are some fatal diseases that are both highly contagious and extremely fast to kill their victims?
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Meningococcus: The meningococcus bacteria is fast and lethal. It can kill overnight and without warning. Immunizations are available for those at risk (college age students living in close quarters and soldiers living in close quarters). There are others.
Answered 12/1/2011
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Yes: For some people with a weakened immune system, the flu can cause death. There is also ebola.
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