"Marburg diagnostics the key" against lethal Angolan virus
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
The United Nations has highlighted a need for "exceptionally precise diagnostics" to tackle the outbreak of Marburg haemorrhagic disease in Angola, amid fears that it might rapidly spread beyond its borders. Last week, the UN launched a $3.5m appeal to support work on this rare but highly lethal disease, saying that early diagnosis and isolation were vital. With a 90% fatality rate, Marburg ranks with the closely-related Ebola fever as being among the most lethal known to humans.
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