Ghana declares 1st ever outbreak of Ebola-like
Marburg virus disease
Posted By: NorthernDog, 7/18/2022 11:56:59 AM
LONDON -- Ghana on Sunday declared its first ever outbreak of the Ebola-like Marburg virus disease. (Snip) Marburg is a rare but severe viral hemorrhagic fever, almost as deadly as the more well-known Ebola virus disease. Case fatality rates for Marburg have varied from 24% to 88% in previous outbreaks, while Ebola case fatality rates have varied from 25% to 90%. Unlike with Ebola, there are currently no approved treatments or vaccines for Marburg, according to the WHO. "Health authorities have responded swiftly, getting a head start preparing for a possible outbreak. This is good because without immediate and decisive action,
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Multiple fights break out at Knott's Berry
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Build Back Better 26 replies
sabotaging’ Biden’s agenda by opposing
Build Back Better 26 replies
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Better ease off the bushmeat for a while. And avoid caves crammed full of fruit bats.