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Marburg

Marburg is a highly infectious and often fatal viral hemorrhagic fever. It is caused by the Marburg virus, which is transmitted to people from fruit bats and spreads through human-to-human transmission via bodily fluids.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news now due to the confirmation of a Marburg virus outbreak in Uganda while the country is also dealing with an ongoing Ebola outbreak.

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Latest on Marburg

  • WHO: Uganda is silent on updates following disclosure of Marburg outbreak
  • Africa CDC confirms Marburg case in Uganda as Ebola outbreak rages

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