Rwanda is grappling with its first Marburg virus outbreak, with 36 cases and 11 deaths. The virus, closely related to Ebola, has a high fatality rate. Human-to-human transmission occurs through direct contact with bodily fluids. Despite the lack of approved vaccines, trials are underway. Rwanda is monitoring about 300 contacts to control the spread.
Rwanda battles Marburg virus: What and how worrying is it?
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