Imagine a virus so lethal that up to 90% of those infected don’t survive. That’s Marburg - a rare but extremely dangerous disease with no known cure. In this video, we explore its history, how it ...

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Deadly viruses throughout history From the Ebola to COVID-19, diseases caused by viruses have killed humans throughout history. Viruses are much older than human beings, possibly even older than ...

The COVID-19 Nimbus variant is on the rise in the U.S. as many report a painful symptom known as "razor blade throat." If you ...

Mystery disease kills more than 50 in DRC: What we know so far. Officials have ruled out Ebola or Marburg virus, but say those infected are presenting symptoms of a ‘hemorrhagic fever’.

This is the second Marburg virus disease outbreak in Tanzania. In March 2023, the country recorded nine cases, including six deaths, from the disease.. “We have demonstrated in the past our ...

Illness caused by Marburg virus begins abruptly, with high fever, severe headache and severe malaise, according to the WHO. Severe watery diarrhoea, abdominal pain and cramping, nausea and ...

Marburg virus disease is highly virulent and causes haemorrhagic fever. It belongs to the same family as the virus that causes Ebola virus disease. Illness caused by Marburg virus begins abruptly.

Rwanda said it is working with those who have suffered from Marburg Virus Disease to make sure they have overcome any after-effects. The disease is highly virulent with a fatality rate from 24% to ...