Tanzania confirms Marburg virus outbreak

Tanzania declares outbreak of Marburg virus after one confirmed case
Tanzania has confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease after one person tested positive in the Kagera region of the country.
Deadly Marburg virus found in Tanzania – why is it so fatal?
A case of the bleeding virus Marburg has been confirmed in Tanzania, a week after authorities denied there was an outbreak. The deadly illness similar to Ebola is highly infectious, and can kill up to 88% of people without treatment.
Tanzania confirms Marburg virus outbreak after initial denial
Tanzania's president says she is "confident" the country will "overcome" the highly infectious Marburg.
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.
What is Marburg virus? The deadly disease behind outbreak in Tanzania
The disease 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.
Video: Deadly Marburg virus found in remote part of northern Tanzania
Marburg disease, a highly infectious virus which can be fatal in up to 88% of cases without treatment, originates in fruit bats and spreads between people through close contact with the bodily fluids of infected individuals or with surfaces.
Tanzania confirms outbreak of Marburg virus disease
Tanzania has confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the northwestern Kagera region after one case tested positive for
Marburg virus: New case of 'bleeding eyes' fever confirmed as outbreak warning issued
An outbreak of an Ebola-like virus has been detected in the East African country of Tanzania. So far, only one person has tested positive for Marbug virus, said officials
Tanzania successfully controls Marburg Virus outbreak
“We believe that, as Tanzania successfully controlled the outbreak two years ago, the country will manage to control this disease as well. WHO is providing $3 million to support control efforts and strengthen disease monitoring systems,” Dr Tedros said.
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.
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.
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 ...
Infectious Marburg disease — with 88% fatality rate — is discovered in remote corner of Tanzania
Tanzania’s president said Monday that one sample from a remote part of northern Tanzania tested positive for Marburg disease, ...
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President Samia vows Tanzania's readiness to fight Marburg virus
PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has reassured the public and the World Health Organisation (WHO), on the country’s collective ...