Here's what you need to know about Marburg virus

There are no approved treatments for Marburg virus, which is closely related to Ebola virus, but vaccines are in development.

There are no approved treatments for Marburg virus, which is closely related to Ebola virus, but vaccines are in development. Image: Unsplash/sonance

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Marburg virus’s natural host is a fruit bat, but it can also infect primates, pigs and other animals.
Marburg virus’s natural host is a fruit bat, but it can also infect primates, pigs and other animals. Image: AAP/BobChild

Less is known about Marburg virus than Ebola, which was well-studied during the large 2014 epidemic.
Less is known about Marburg virus than Ebola, which was well-studied during the large 2014 epidemic. Image: AAP/Isaac Kasamani
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