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Nicola Roy

Marburg virus explained as 'deadly' Ebola-like disease spreads through parts of Africa

A 'deadly' virus with similar symptoms to Ebola is causing concern amongst health officials as an outbreak has been spotted in Africa.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) called an urgent meeting on Tuesday, February 14, about the Marburg virus which is fatal in 88 percent of cases.

Cases have been spotted in Equitorial Guinea, and it's the first time that the Central African country has faced an outbreak of the virus. At least nine people have died so far after contracting the lethal illness.

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