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First Case of Marburg Virus Reaches North America [1]

The first case of Marburg virus, a deadly relative of Ebola, has been reported in North America. A Colorado traveler brought it home after contact with bats in a cave in Uganda.

Denise Grady reports for the New York Times December 21, 2009. [2]

Environmental Health [3]
International [4]
Public [5]
Source: NYTimes [2], 12/23/2009
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