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Deadly Marburg virus: scientists race to test vaccines in outbreak

The Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda is urgent, with researchers racing to deploy vaccines and treatments amidst 27 cases and 9 deaths.

Lethal Marburg virus is on the rise in Rwanda: why scientists are worried

The Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda is significant, being one of the largest ever, and highlights the increasing frequency of such viral infections.

Ten years ago Ebola tore through Sierra Leone. Can a vaccine drive stop history repeating itself?

Sierra Leone launches a nationwide preventive vaccination campaign against Ebola, signaling progress in health resilience since the 2014 outbreak.

Anthony Fauci memoir, "On Call," coming June 18

Anthony Fauci, the chief medical adviser to President Biden, will release a memoir called 'On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service' on June 18.
Fauci's memoir will cover his experiences in public health over the past forty years, including his role in addressing global epidemics such as HIV, Ebola, SARS, and COVID-19.

Deadly Marburg virus: scientists race to test vaccines in outbreak

The Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda is urgent, with researchers racing to deploy vaccines and treatments amidst 27 cases and 9 deaths.

Lethal Marburg virus is on the rise in Rwanda: why scientists are worried

The Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda is significant, being one of the largest ever, and highlights the increasing frequency of such viral infections.

Ten years ago Ebola tore through Sierra Leone. Can a vaccine drive stop history repeating itself?

Sierra Leone launches a nationwide preventive vaccination campaign against Ebola, signaling progress in health resilience since the 2014 outbreak.

Anthony Fauci memoir, "On Call," coming June 18

Anthony Fauci, the chief medical adviser to President Biden, will release a memoir called 'On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service' on June 18.
Fauci's memoir will cover his experiences in public health over the past forty years, including his role in addressing global epidemics such as HIV, Ebola, SARS, and COVID-19.
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Rwanda is dealing with a historic outbreak of the Marburg virus

Rwanda is facing its first-ever outbreak of the Marburg virus, which has a mortality rate of up to 88%.

Top 10 most dangerous viruses in the world DW 02/26/2024

COVID-19's fatality rate is low compared to other viruses like Marburg and Ebola.
Various viruses like Hantavirus, Bird flu virus, and Lassa virus pose significant threats with high mortality rates.

Rwanda is dealing with a historic outbreak of the Marburg virus

Rwanda is facing its first-ever outbreak of the Marburg virus, which has a mortality rate of up to 88%.

Top 10 most dangerous viruses in the world DW 02/26/2024

COVID-19's fatality rate is low compared to other viruses like Marburg and Ebola.
Various viruses like Hantavirus, Bird flu virus, and Lassa virus pose significant threats with high mortality rates.
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Uni phishing test based on fake Ebola scare prompts apology

UCSC conducted a phishing exercise simulating an Ebola case, causing initial panic but ultimately aimed to enhance awareness about phishing threats.

Chinese scientists engineer virus with parts of Ebola in a lab

Ebola-infected hamsters died within 2-3 days, potentially offering a safe animal model for studying Ebola.

A vaccine for Ebola could change the mortality rates for those infected

Ebola vaccine reduces mortality by 50%

Ebola vaccine cuts death rates in half even if it's given after infection

A new vaccine called rVSVG-ZEBOV-GP can cut the mortality rate from Ebola in half.
Vaccination not only helps to reduce infections but also reduces deaths from the virus.
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