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"Ebola-like 'Vole Fever' Spreading in Europe"

A potentially lethal virus known as 'vole fever,' caused by the Puumala virus and capable of triggering Ebola-like hemorrhagic symptoms, is spreading in northern Europe, particularly in southern Sweden. Researchers have found that bank voles in the region are carrying a distinct strain of the virus, raising concerns about its impact on public health. Only two human cases have been reported so far, but scientists are investigating the virus's origins and distribution.

via The US Sun|

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Unveiling the Marburg Virus: 5 Crucial Facts to Understand

The Marburg virus, a filovirus similar to Ebola, has caused an outbreak in Equatorial Guinea, with 15 confirmed and 23 probable cases and 34 deaths reported so far. The disease is transmitted through close contact with infected individuals or animals, and outbreaks often start when a person comes into contact with an infected animal. Symptoms include high fever, severe headaches, extreme fatigue, and eventually, bleeding. There is currently no vaccine or antiviral treatment for the Marburg virus, but surveillance, case detection, and isolation of infected individuals are crucial in preventing its spread.

via Nebraska Medicine|

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Marburg outbreak in Equatorial Guinea raises concerns over unreported cases and geographic spread.

The Marburg virus outbreak in Equatorial Guinea is spreading over a wide geographic area with potentially undetected chains of transmission, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). As of Wednesday, there were nine confirmed cases and seven confirmed deaths across three provinces since early February. WHO officials noted that they are working with officials in Equatorial Guinea, but the agency also has field workers on the ground helping to respond to the outbreak in affected areas. The risk of a multi-country outbreak is high, as all affected provinces share borders with Cameroon and Gabon.

via Ars Technica|

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Marburg Virus Outbreak: What You Should Know

The Marburg virus, a zoonotic disease that causes severe hemorrhagic fever, has caused outbreaks in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania. The virus is highly contagious through direct contact with bodily fluids and has a fatality rate of around 50%. There is no vaccine or specific antiviral treatment, but symptomatic and supportive therapies can be used. Health care workers in affected regions should be on high alert, and efforts to test a vaccine and treatments should be expedited. The Marburg virus is a reminder of the many zoonotic pathogens that can cause severe harm to human health.

via WCVB Boston|

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The Latest on the Marburg Virus Outbreak: Updates and Analysis.

The Marburg virus, a zoonotic disease in the same family as Ebola, has caused outbreaks in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania, with high fatality rates and symptoms including hemorrhagic fever and bleeding from multiple orifices. The virus is spread through direct contact with bodily fluids and objects contaminated with them. There is no vaccine or specific antiviral treatment, but symptomatic and supportive therapies can be used. While the virus is highly contagious, it is not airborne, making it easier to control compared to COVID-19. Health care workers in affected regions should be on high alert, and efforts to test a vaccine and treatments should be expedited.

via WAPT Jackson|

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Deadly Marburg Virus Outbreak Hits Tanzania, 5 Deaths Reported.

Tanzania has confirmed its first-ever outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease in the country's northwest Kagera region, with eight people developing symptoms of the highly virulent disease. Five of the eight confirmed cases have died, including a health worker, and the remaining three are being treated. The World Health Organization (WHO) is working with the government to rapidly scale up control measures to halt the spread of the virus and end the outbreak as soon as possible. Marburg virus commonly causes hemorrhagic fever, with a high fatality ratio of up to 88 per cent.

via UN News|

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