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health1 year ago

Global Travel Warnings Issued Over Deadly 'Bleeding Eye' Virus Outbreaks

The Marburg virus, also known as "bleeding eye disease," has caused a deadly outbreak in Rwanda, with 66 infections and 15 deaths reported. Related to the Ebola virus, it causes severe bleeding and has a high fatality rate. The World Health Organization has issued travel warnings, and a potential vaccine is under trial. The outbreak appears to be slowing, but the virus remains a global health concern due to its pandemic potential.

via The Independent|
#ebola#health#marburgvirus
health1 year ago

Rwanda Triumphs Over Marburg Virus, Declares Outbreak Over

Rwanda is nearing the end of a Marburg virus disease outbreak, with the 42-day countdown to declare it over having started on November 9, 2024, following the last confirmed patient testing negative. The outbreak saw 66 confirmed cases and 15 deaths, with no new cases since October 30, 2024. WHO is supporting Rwanda with enhanced surveillance and infection control measures. The outbreak's source is linked to a zoonotic event involving fruit bats, and the majority of cases were among health workers. The outbreak will be declared over if no new cases arise during the countdown.

via World Health Organization|
#health#marburgvirus#outbreak
health-and-medicine2 years ago

"Soligenix Achieves Breakthrough in Nonhuman Primate Protection Against Ebola and Marburg Viruses"

Soligenix, Inc., in collaboration with the University of Hawaiʻi, has published a study demonstrating a novel, single-vial, bivalent vaccine that provides 100% protection against Sudan ebolavirus and Marburg marburgvirus in nonhuman primate models. This thermostabilized vaccine, which remains stable at high temperatures, could significantly improve responses to outbreaks due to its ease of storage and transportation. The vaccine's development is supported by NIH and SBIR grants, and it utilizes a platform that has been applied to other vaccine candidates, including those for ricin toxin and COVID-19.

via Yahoo Finance|
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