The screening is an effort to reduce the risk of spread of the virus within the United States, the CDC said. "Currently, Rwanda is experiencing an outbreak of Marburg, a rare, severe viral ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of the first confirmed Marburg virus disease outbreak in the Republic of Rwanda. The CDC has issued a Health Alert Network Health Advisory ...

In response to an unprecedented outbreak of Marburg virus in Rwanda ... of caution given the ongoing outbreak in Rwanda," CDC spokesperson David Daigle said in a statement. Daigle said passengers ...

The mortality rate for those infected with Marburg virus is believed to be between 23% and 90%, according to the CDC. Infected people can begin showing symptoms between two and 21 days after exposure.

The virus is spread by the Egyptian fruit ... There are currently no treatments for Marburg other than "supportive care," the CDC noted. Patients should be under the care of a doctor who can ...

People infected by the virus can start showing symptoms two to 21 days after their exposure, according to the CDC. Marburg is a virus that causes hemorrhagic fevers and internal bleeding ...

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The US announced they would be screening travelers entering our country from Rwanda for the Marburg virus this week. The CDC will begin health entry screenings on anyone coming from East Africa to ...

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