Marburg Virus, Tanzania

Virus - Tanzania Confirms Deadly Marburg Virus Outbreak, WHO Issues Warning | N18G
The Marburg virus, a close relative of Ebola, is a deadly disease that causes haemorrhaging and has a high mortality rate. This virus has recently resurfaced in Tanzania, infecting nine people and claiming the lives of eight.
Outbreak Kills 8, Suspected Marburg Virus Has Terrifying 88% Fatality Rate
WHO reported Wednesday that a suspected outbreak of Marburg disease has claimed eight lives in a remote region of northern Tanzania.
Tanzania confirms second Marburg virus case
The 2 positive cases are among 31 samples tested, and officials are considering use of antivirals and experimental vaccine.
Tanzania confirms Marburg virus outbreak after initial denial
Tanzania's president has announced an outbreak of Marburg virus, an Ebola-like virus, just a week after her health minister denied that there were any cases in the country. President Samia Suluhu Hassan said at a press conference on Monday that health authorities had confirmed one case of Marburg in the north-western region of Kagera.
Tanzania declares Marburg virus disease outbreak
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What is Marburg virus? The deadly disease behind outbreak in Tanzania
The disease is a close cousin of Ebola, causing similar symptoms and spreading in the same way. It can cause death in up to 88% of infected people.
Marburg Virus Confirmed In Tanzania After Series Of Deaths
Officials previously questioned whether the deadly disease was indeed present in the African country, which had seen 8 suspected Marburg deaths.
Al Menos 9 Muertos Por Virus De Marburgo En Tanzania
Nueve personas murieron en Tanzania por el virus de Marburgo, una fiebre hemorrágica parecida al Ébola, anunció el jueves la agencia sanitaria de la Unión Africana, Africa CDC.
Kenya Moves to Curb Marburg Virus After Outbreak in Tanzania
The government, through the Ministry of Health, has outlined measures to curb the spread of the Marburg virus after the cases was reported in the neighboring country, Tanzania. During a press conference held on Thursday,
Tanzania successfully controls Marburg Virus outbreak
Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan has confirmed that a single case of the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) has been detected in Biharamulo District, Kagera Region.She assured the public that the country has successfully controlled the spread of the disease.
Death Toll From Tanzania Marburg Outbreak Rises To Nine
An outbreak of the Marburg virus has killed nine people in Tanzania, Africa's health agency said Thursday, up from eight suspected deaths reported by the World Health Organization last week.
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