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As of 28 October 2012, a total of 18 cases and 9 deaths, including a healthcare worker, have been reported from 5 districts: Kabale district in south-western Uganda, Kampala (the capital city), Ibanda, Mbarara and Kabarole. The case fatality rate is 50%. Blood samples from 9 cases have been confirmed for Marburg virus at the Uganda Virus Research Institute.
Currently, 13 patients have been admitted to hospital (2 in Kampala, 8 in Kabale, 3 in Ibanda) and their contacts are being followed up. The latest confirmed case was admitted to Ibanda district isolation ward on 26 October 2012.
(Via WHO Global Alert and Response - accessed 01/11/12)
Advice for Travellers
Marburg is one of a number of viral haemorrhagic diseases occurring in Africa. The risk is low for most travellers unless living in very poor conditions. Transmission is not fully understood, however, bats may play a role. There is a risk of disease transmission in the healthcare setting or close contact with an infected person through direct contact with infected blood, secretions, semen or organs.
