Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda – what you need to know
Marburg virus is named after the town in Germany where it first emerged. In 1967, there were simultaneous outbreaks at laboratories in Marburg and Belgrade in Serbia (then part of Yugoslavia). The outbreak was caused by African green monkeys imported from Uganda for use in experiments. Seven people died.
While outbreaks of Marburg virus are rare, the viral hemorrhagic fever can be fatal. Here's what you need to know.
A travel warning has been issued with an outbreak of a highly contagious virus similar to Ebola. Rwanda says eight people ...
Health authorities say Marburg hemorrhagic fever has killed 11 people in Rwanda. The East African country is searching for ...
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Rwanda is experiencing an outbreak of Marburg virus disease, resulting in six deaths, mainly among healthcare workers. The virus causes severe illness with symptoms like high fever and vomiting. There ...
Marburg virus disease has killed 11 people and sickened 25 others in Rwanda, which declared an outbreak on Sept. 27. Similar to Ebola, the rare but very severe illness can be fatal in up to 88% of ...
The Health Ministry has reported that 80 percent of the infected are health care professionals. By Sarah Hurtes and Arafat Mugabo Sarah Hurtes reported from Nairobi, Kenya, and Arafat Mugabo from ...
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