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Marburg virus disease in Rwanda
On 20 December 2024, the Rwanda Ministry of Health declared the outbreak of Marburg virus disease over.
Updated: 20 December 2024
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Zoonoses (diseases from animals) in travellers
A zoonotic disease is one that spreads between animals and humans and has the potential to be an increasing problem for travellers
Updated: 11 May 2023
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Viral haemorrhagic fever
Viral haemorrhagic fevers (VHFs), with the exception of dengue, are very rare in UK travellers. They can cause a range of symptoms from relatively mild illness, to severe, life-threatening disease
Updated: 26 August 2021
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Marburg virus disease
Marburg virus is an animal-borne (zoonotic) virus that can cause a severe and often fatal haemorrhagic fever called Marburg virus disease (MVD)
Updated: 06 November 2024
Outbreaks
30 September 2024
Marburg virus disease in Rwanda
As of 29 September 2024, a total of 26 Marburg virus disease cases and eight deaths have been confirmed.
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