Marburg virus

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Contents

Used for

Marburg-like virus

Broader Terms

Mononegavirales

Related Terms

bioterrorism /chemical warfare

Scope Note

genus in family Filoviridae.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

  • One hypothesis is that the VSV virus is actually stimulating the host's innate immune response faster than the Marburg virus is damaging it.
  • The Marburg virus and its detection Marburg virus is a member of the family of filoviruses.
  • Source: World Health Organization (WHO) The Marburg virus is derived from the Filoviriade family.
  • The Marburg virus is identical to Ebola in form and structure; however, it is antigenically distinct from Ebola (meaning that it stimulates the production of different antibodies).
  • Serological evidence suggested Marburg virus infection but no virus was recovered from blood or body fluids and the patient recovered.
  • org Program Stream NPR Worldwide NPR on Sirius Satellite Radio Research News Vaccine for Marburg Virus Tests Well in Monkeys by Richard Knox Richard Knox, NPR Dr.
  • Angola Marburg outbreak Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers page - CDC Reverse genetics for future flu vaccines Marburg Virus Treatment 05.

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