The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) confirmed a case of Marburg virus disease in a one-and-a-half-year-old child in Uganda, who has died. This announcement comes during ongoing disease surveillance for an Ebola outbreak in the country. According to Africa CDC, no contacts of the deceased have shown symptoms, and there are no other active cases reported. However, a spokesperson from Uganda's health ministry stated he was not aware of a Marburg outbreak.
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Marburg Virus Case Confirmed in Uganda Amid Ongoing Ebola Outbreak
The Africa CDC has confirmed a Marburg virus case in Uganda, involving a deceased toddler. No additional cases or symptomatic contacts have been reported, although the health ministry has not acknowledged an outbreak.
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Marburg Virus Case Confirmed in Uganda Amid Ongoing Ebola Outbreak