Deadly Marburg Virus Outbreak Claims 8 Lives In Tanzania

Marburg Bat Virus With 88% Fatality Rate Has Spread to Another Country
Tanzania's president said a sample tested positive for the Marburg virus, which has a fatality rate of up to 88 percent if untreated.
Deadly Marburg virus found in Tanzania - why is it so fatal?
A case of the bleeding virus Marburg has been confirmed in Tanzania, a week after authorities denied there was an outbreak. The deadly illness similar to Ebola is highly infectious, and can kill up to 88% of people without treatment.
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.
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 Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak
Tanzania has confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the northwestern Kagera region after one person tested positive for the virus following investigations and laboratory analysis of suspected cases of the disease.
Marburg Virus Disease: Kenya at high risk
The Ministry of Health has warned that Kenya is at high risk of having an outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD).Public Health and Professional Standard PS Mary Muthoni said significant cross-border movement of people from Tanzania and other countries in the region heightens the risk.
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Tanzania confirms second Marburg virus case
The two positive cases are among 31 samples tested, and officials are considering use of antivirals and experimental vaccine.
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Tanzania Battles Deadly Marburg Virus As 8 Lives Are Claimed; Africa CDC Takes Action
Tanzania faces a deadly Marburg virus outbreak, claiming 8 lives in Kagera region. The government and WHO are mobilizing ...
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Tanzania declares Marburg virus disease outbreak
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What is Marburg virus? The deadly disease behind outbreak in Tanzania
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A sample from a remote Tanzanian region tests positive for Marburg disease, confirming WHO fears
Tanzania’s president says one sample from a remote northern part of the country has tested positive for Marburg disease.
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Tanzania Confirms First Case of Marburg Virus After Initial Denial
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