A Ugandan scientist's trail camera footage has revealed new insights into how the deadly Marburg virus may spread through bat ...

Imagine a virus so lethal that up to 90% of those infected don’t survive. That’s Marburg - a rare but extremely dangerous disease with no known cure. In this video, we explore its history, how it ...

How does Marburg virus spread between species? Young Ugandan scientist's photos give important clues by Alexander Richard Braczkowski, The Conversation edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin ...

Conclusion Marburg virus disease remains a significant global health threat due to its high fatality rate, zoonotic origin, and potential for human-to-human transmission.

A 25-year-old local scientist captured rare footage showing how one of the world’s deadliest viruses could jump from bats to ...

For past Marburg outbreaks in Uganda , two spillover pathways have been identified: the first, involves humans coming into contact with a fruit bat habitat (namely caves filled with bat guano).

Some stood just metres from a known Marburg virus reservoir. Importantly, the Uganda Wildlife Authority has built a sanctioned viewing platform about 35 metres from the cave.

Marburg virus has the potential to be a serious public health threat, yet much more research is needed for us to understand the pathogenesis of the disease.