Ghana reports first cases of deadly Ebola-like Marburg virus

No treatment or vaccine exists for Marburg, which can spread from infected animals such as batsTwo cases of the deadly Marburg virus have been identified in Ghana, the first time the Ebola-like disease has been found in the west African nation.Earlier in the month, blood samples taken from two people in the southern Ashanti region suggested they had the Marburg virus.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Infectious diseases Ghana Africa World news Ebola World Health Organization Source Type: news