After a 42-day surveillance period with no new cases, Uganda has been declared free of the Marburg virus by the World Health Organization.
Growth Pattern of Marburg Virus in Cells Discovered by Mount Sinai Scientists
A protein that interacts with Marburg virus VP24 and allows the deadly virus to live longer and replicate better is the one that normally protects cells from environmental stress, find researchers.
A protein that interacts with Marburg virus VP24 and allows the deadly virus to live longer and replicate better is the one that normally protects cells from environmental stress, find researchers.
A hospital worker in the Ugandan capital Kampala died on September 28 after contracting Marburg. Following that, 197 people were placed under isolation and monitored but no one tested positive.
"Since there have been no active cases of Marburg for 42 days, the outbreak is considered to be contained," the WHO said in a statement.
Ebola-Like Marburg Virus Claims One Life in Uganda
A hospital technician has succumbed to the Ebola-like Marburg virus in Kampala, the Ugandan government announced on Sunday.
A hospital technician has succumbed to the Ebola-like Marburg virus in Kampala, the Ugandan government announced on Sunday.
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Five Ugandans in Isolation After Marburg Virus Death
Ugandan health officials are continuing to monitor five people feared to have contracted the Ebola-like Marburg virus, even though all suspected cases so far have tested negative.
Ugandan health officials are continuing to monitor five people feared to have contracted the Ebola-like Marburg virus, even though all suspected cases so far have tested negative.
