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Rwanda Confirms 27 Cases of Marburg Virus Disease, 9 Deaths

Rwanda is dealing with its first outbreak of deadly Marburg virus disease

For the first time in Rwanda’s history, its health ministry is dealing with an outbreak of Marburg virus disease, a rare but deadly hemorrhagic disease similar to Ebola – but unlike Ebola, there is no treatment or vaccines for Marburg,

Bloomberg L.P. · 8h

Rwanda Confirms 27 Cases of Marburg Virus Disease, Nine Deaths

Rwanda has reported nine deaths from its first-ever Marburg virus outbreak and confirmed 18 patients are in isolation, according to its health ministry.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Rwanda Reports 8 Deaths Linked to Ebola-Like Marburg Virus Days After It Declared an Outbreak

Rwanda says eight people have died so far from the Ebola-like and highly contagious Marburg virus, just days after the country declared an outbreak of the deadly hemorrhagic fever that has no authorized vaccine or treatment.

CT confirms 1st human case of new tick-borne illness

Medical Xpress · 12m

Connecticut has first human case of rare tick-borne disease: First in northeast

The first human case of a rare tick-borne illness has been reported in Connecticut. The case also marks the first time Rickettsia parkeri rickettsiosis has appeared in the northeast, according to the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES).

StamfordAdvocate · 17h

First human case of emerging tick-borne disease in Northeast reported in Connecticut, officials say

The first human case of an emerging tick-borne disease in the Northeast has been reported in Connecticut, the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station said.

Hartford Courant · 21h

CT confirms first human case of new tick-borne illness as species moves north

The first human case of a new tick-borne disease in Connecticut has been confirmed. According to the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, the first locally acquired human case of Rickettsia parkeri rickettsiosis in the state is also the first in the Northeast.

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This Disease Can Damage the Liver for Years Without Being Detected

Four in 10 people are thought to have a potentially serious liver condition known as MASLD. Reversing it is possible if you ...

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Heart Disease Symptoms In Women Can Be Different – Here’s What To Look For

Meanwhile, the heart health experts at the British Heart Foundation predict that there could be as many as one million people ...

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Disease that could lead to mass deer mortalities reported in Southwestern Pennsylvania

A disease that could lead to mass mortalities in local deer populations has been confirmed in Southwestern Pennsylvania.

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What is distemper in dogs? Understanding the canine disease, symptoms and causes

Canine distemper is highly contagious and can be deadly. All dogs are at risk, so it's vital to know the causes and stay up ...

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Parkinson’s Disease: Understanding a Complex Neurodegenerative Disorder

Parkinson's disease a common but complex neurodegenerative disorder that affects 10 million people worldwide. Here are some ...

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Kris Kristofferson’s Health: The Late ‘A Star Is Born’ Actor Had Lyme Disease

Fans of the late ‘A Star Is Born’ actor were left heartbroken by the news of his death. Learn more about Kris’ health, here.

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The Disease of Nine Months: Caring for Women Before and After Roe

She was in her sixteenth week of pregnancy and vomiting constantly. She retched all day and all night even at the sight and ...

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Diesel the cheetah euthanized due to severe kidney disease and suspected cancer

The zoo announced that Diesel was euthanized after his care team noticed he had lost his appetite and was extremely lethargic ...

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New drug gives hope to man with inherited disease

A man has been given new hope against an inherited disease which is thought to have affected at least four generations of his ...

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