Marburg virus kills eight in Tanzania; WHO warns of potential spread
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a suspected outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in the Kagera region of northwestern Tanzania, with nine people reportedly infected, of whom eight have ...
Forbes21d
What Is Marburg Virus? Eight Killed In Suspected Outbreak In Tanzania
Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of the Marburg virus. Marburg virus, first recognized in ... [+] 1967, causes a severe type of hemorrhagic fever, which affects humans, as well as non-human ...
Newsweek21d
Outbreak Kills 8, Suspected Marburg Virus Has Terrifying 88% Fatality Rate
Similar to Ebola, the Marburg virus is believed to originate in fruit ... A medical worker disinfects a tent used for suspected Ebola victims in the village of Madudu in Uganda on Nov. 1, 2022.
Reuters20d
Tanzania says no sign of Marburg outbreak in the country
On Tuesday, the WHO said it had received reliable reports of suspected cases of Marburg virus in the region of Kagera on Jan. 10. Victims had presented with typical Marburg symptoms, including ...
The Independent20d
Bleeding eye disease kills eight after outbreak in new country
Eight people have died in Tanzania’s Kagera region following a suspected outbreak of the Marburg virus disease, according to the World Health Organization. The virus, related to Ebola and ...
Daily Mail20d
Urgent warning for travellers over new outbreak of terrifying 'eye-bleeding disease' that's already killed eight
An untreatable Ebola-like virus is on the rise in Tanzania, global health chiefs have warned. Marburg, one of the deadliest pathogens ever discovered, has already infected nine people ...
The Sun21d
Fears new Ebola-like ‘eye-bleeding disease’ outbreak that’s killed 8 might spread globally as more cases ‘expected’
but it still hasn't been officially confirmed that the outbreak has been caused my Marburg virus. Health authorities also raced to identify people who've come in contact with the victims ...
UPI20d
Tanzania denies new Marburg outbreak
Advertisement The last Marburg outbreak in Tanzania came in March 2023 when six people died from the virus in the Bukoba ... Marburg cases in Tanzania with victims suffering from identifiable ...
The Mirror21d
'Bleeding eyes' virus with no vaccine or cure kills eight after outbreak in new country
Marburg virus disease is an infectious ... The horrifying disease often kills its victims through blood loss or shock and you can be infected without symptoms for 21 days while the disease ...
Liverpool Echo10d
Virus warning as Foreign Office highlights outbreak in winter sun destination
Certain regions of the equatorial holiday spot are currently experiencing a deadly outbreak of Marburg Virus. Namely the Kagera region has seen 10 active cases reported as Marburg, only two have ...
The Daily Telegraph21d
Eight dead in suspected Marburg virus outbreak in Tanzania
Some of the victims are healthcare workers, who are at considerable risk in the early days of a Marburg outbreak. The virus spreads among humans through direct contact with bodily fluids such as ...