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“He open his mouth and gasps into the bag, and the vomiting goes on endlessly. It will not stop, and he keeps bringing up liquid, long after his stomach should have been empty. The airsickness bag fills up to the brim with a substance known as the vomito negro, or the black vomit. The black vomit is not really black; it is a speckled liquid of two colors, black and red, a stew of tarry granules mixed with fresh red arterial blood. It is hemorrhage, and it smells like a slaughterhouse. The black vomit is loaded with virus.”

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Book:The Hot Zone: the Terrifying True Story of the Origins of the Ebola Virus
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The Hot Zone: the Terrifying True Story of the Origins of the Ebola Virus

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Richard Preston
Richard Preston

Richard Preston is an American writer known for his insightful exploration of science and nature. His works often delve into complex scientific topics, presented with a captivating narrative style. His notable works include 'The Hot Zone' and 'The Wild Trees'. more

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