2021 Guinea Marburg virus disease outbreak | |
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Disease | Marburg virus |
Source | Egyptian Rousette bats |
Location | Guinea |
Date | 25 July 2021 - 16 September 2021 |
Confirmed cases | 1 |
Deaths | 1 |
Fatality rate | 24-90% |
Vaccinations | N/A |
The outbreak of Marburg virus disease in Gueckedou district, Guinea started in July 2021, and ended in September. A single individual got sick and died of the virus, with no other known cases.[1]