The bleeding eye virus or the Marburg disease has killed 15 people so far in Rwanda. This highly infectious pathogen is similar to the Ebola virus and causes bleeding from eyes, nose and mouth.

As the Cleveland Clinic explains, because it’s hemorrhagic, it “damages blood vessels and causes bleeding” — often from the eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina. Stock image of the Marburg virus rash.

Marburg has been termed the 'bleeding eye' virus because one of its symptoms has already claimed over 15 lives in Rwanda. It is also thought to have infected hundreds more.

Public health officials across the world are monitoring the spread of a deadly virus ominously known as "bleeding eye disease". But what exactly is it? At least 66 people have been infected and 15 ...

Officials are warning of “bleeding eyes” virus, a.k.a. Marburg virus, after deaths in Rwanda. Here doctors share symptoms, treatments, and prevention.

Health Deadly outbreak of Marburg, or ‘bleeding eye virus,’ leads to travel advisory Get the latest update on the Ebola-like virus, which has infected dozens and killed 15 in Rwanda ...

The Marburg virus, also known as bleeding eye virus, is a haemorrhagic fever that may turn fatal. It belongs to the family of Ebola virus and has been spreading in Rwanda.

Bleeding eye disease kills eight after outbreak in new country. WHO sounds alarm after deadly Marburg virus kills 8 people in key east African transport hub . Namita Singh.

New Delhi: Marburg Virus Disease (MVD), commonly referred to as the “bleeding eye virus”, is caused by the Marburg virus. The average fatality rate associated with this virus is approximately 50%.

The fast-spreading Marburg virus, also known as the bleeding eye disease, has raised global concerns due to its high fatality rate of up to 88%. The v ...