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Rwanda Identifies Source of Deadly Marburg Virus Outbreak in Caves Housing Fruit Bats

2 months ago

The Rwandan health authorities have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the recent outbreak of the Marburg virus, a highly lethal disease with a mortality rate of up to 90%. Experts have traced the source of the outbreak to a cave located in the country’s North-Western region, where colonies of fruit bats, known carriers of the virus, reside. This discovery is critical in containing the virus and preventing further spread among the population.

Germany on High Alert as Marburg Virus Case Suspected in Medical Student

3 months ago

Germany has been put on high public health alert after one medical student is suspected of carrying the Marburg virus, a highly infectious and often fatal viral illness related to Ebola. The news has sent shockwaves of concern throughout the country, starting immediate measures of containment and begging questions of readiness in the face of such infectious disease threats.