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Isolated Case of Marburg Virus Disease, Kampala, Uganda, 2014.

Authors :
Nyakarahuka L
Ojwang J
Tumusiime A
Balinandi S
Whitmer S
Kyazze S
Kasozi S
Wetaka M
Makumbi I
Dahlke M
Borchert J
Lutwama J
Ströher U
Rollin PE
Nichol ST
Shoemaker TR
Source :
Emerging infectious diseases [Emerg Infect Dis] 2017 Jun; Vol. 23 (6), pp. 1001-1004.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

In September 2014, a single fatal case of Marburg virus was identified in a healthcare worker in Kampala, Uganda. The source of infection was not identified, and no secondary cases were identified. We describe the rapid identification, laboratory diagnosis, and case investigation of the third Marburg virus outbreak in Uganda.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1080-6059
Volume :
23
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Emerging infectious diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28518032
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2306.170047