11:37 - 3.10.2024

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October 3, Fineko/abc.az. Marburg virus belongs to the Ebola family and is clinically similar to it.

ABC.AZ reports that marburg is a highly virulent disease that causes hemorrhagic fever. The disease is transmitted to humans from fruit bats. Infection occurs through direct contact with the biological fluids of infected people, as well as through surfaces and materials. The mortality rate of the virus reaches 88%.

According to WHO data, as of September 26, a total of 26 cases of the disease had been reported in Rwanda, including eight deaths.