Marburg virus, 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.
Marburg Virus Outbreak Confirmed in Tanzania: A Public Health Alert
Tanzania's president announced a confirmed Marburg virus case in the northern region, a disease fatal in up to 88% of cases without treatment. WHO initially reported a suspected outbreak, which Tanzanian officials disputed.
What is Marburg virus? The Ebola-like disease behind deaths in Tanzania
Marburg virus 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.
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 New Outbreak Of Marburg Virus
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan confirmed on Monday that there was a new outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in the East African country.
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.
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.
Tanzanian sample confirms WHO fears as Marburg disease found in remote region
Tanzania’s president says one sample from a remote northern part of the country has tested positive for Marburg disease, a highly infectious virus which can be fatal in more than 88% of cases without
Tanzania confirms second Marburg outbreak after WHO chief visit
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan confirms single case of Marburg following high-level meeting with WHO.
Tanzania Confirms Marburg Case Amid Health Concerns
Tanzania has confirmed a positive case of Marburg virus in a remote northern region. Marburg is a lethal pathogen, with a mortality rate of up to 88% in untreated cases. This virus, akin to Ebola, originates from fruit bats and transmits through close contact with infected individuals' bodily fluids or contaminated surfaces.
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Tanzania confirms Marburg virus outbreak
Tanzania has confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the northwestern Kagera region after one case tested positive for the virus following investigations and laboratory analysis of suspected ...
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 Declares Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak in Kagera Region; WHO Steps In for Rapid Response
Dr. Tedros highlighted the collaborative effort, stating, “WHO is committed to supporting Tanzania in bringing this outbreak ...
Marburg Virus: Everything To Know About This Eye Bleed Causing Virus
The Marburg virus was first identified in 1967 during simultaneous outbreaks in Marburg and Frankfurt (Germany) and Belgrade ...