Marburg Virus

Explained: What is the Ebola-like Marburg virus reported in Ghana?

The virus, which is as deadly as Ebola, can be transmitted to humans as a result of long exposures in mines or caves that are inhabited by Rousettus bat colonies, which are considered to be the natural hosts of Marburg

Over 150 in isolation after man killed by Marburg virus in Guinea; all you need to know about Ebola's deadly cousin

The Marburg virus belongs to the same family as Ebola, and previous outbreaks have erupted elsewhere across Africa in Angola, Congo, Kenya, South Africa and Uganda

Liberia: Violence erupts as govt quarantines slums due to Ebola virus

Liberia, with 466 deaths from 834 diagnosed cases, has seen the biggest toll among the four west African countries that have been hit by Ebola.

Experimental drug for Ebola-like virus promising in ill monkeys

An experimental drug saved monkeys from a virus closely related to Ebola even after symptoms began, Texas researchers reported Wednesday.

Drug for Ebola-like virus shows promising start in monkeys

An experimental drug saved monkeys from a virus closely related to Ebola even after symptoms began, Texas researchers reported on Wednesday.