"It is very similar to Ebola in that it causes hemorrhagic fever," he added. Marburg is "difficult to catch," Siegel noted, as it requires close contact with bodily secretions. The virus is ...
Marburgvirus disease has killed 11 people and sickened 25 others in Rwanda, which declared an outbreak on Sept. 27. Similar to Ebola, the rare but very severe illness can be fatal in up to 88% ...