A year ago, Rwanda faced its first outbreak of Marburg virus. Dr. Tsion Firew remembers how scared she was — and how that didn't stop her from playing a key role in the remarkably effective response.
On Aug. 6, the Ministry of Health in Guinea notified the World Health Organization of its first-ever confirmed case of the deadly Marburg virus, according to a WHO news release. The infected person ...
Dr. Tsion Firew, an emergency physician in Kigali, recalls the terrifying early days of Rwanda's Marburg outbreak and how she played a part in the response that changed its course.
When he inserted a breathing tube into Monet’s windpipe, the patient vomited, covering Dr Musoke’s face and clothes in vomit. Some entered Dr Musoke’s mouth ...
The middle-aged resident had returned to Iowa from West Africa early in October, Iowa public health officials said.
Known for its high fatality rate, the Marburg virus has terrorized populations around the world. In this video, we break down everything you need to know about this deadly disease. Gabbard fires ...
Island Pharma aims to turn Galidesivir, its antiviral ace against Marburg, into reality – with the FDA’s November call to ...
Ebola is one of the nasty viruses that can hide in the body even after a patient recovers and tests negative. It can reemerge ...