An outbreak of Marburg virus — also known as “bleeding eye virus" — continues to grow in Rwanda, sparking concerns about a potential spread outside the country.

Dr. Thomas Russo, an infectious disease expert, notes that Marburg is related to Ebola, another deadly virus. The first known cases of Marburg virus disease were reported in 1967 in Germany, where researchers fell ill while handling infected monkeys imported from Africa. Since then, outbreaks have primarily occurred in sub-Saharan Africa.

The Marburg virus, which causes bleeding from the eyes, nose, and mouth, can be fatal in up to 90% of those infected.

The bleeding eye disease, one of the deadliest in the world, has spared global fear and has killed 15 people so far in Rwanda. A warning has been issued to travelers over the spread of three diseases,

The Marburg virus, which has a 50-50 chance of death and is thought to be one of the deadliest on earth, could soon spread after 15 people with hundreds more thought to be infected with the disease

Health officials have issued a global alert as Marburg, Mpox, and Oropouche viruses spread across 17 countries. The Marburg virus, dubbed the “bleeding eyes” virus, has killed 15 people in Rwanda, with hundreds more infected. Known for its 50% fatality rate, Marburg could spread further in Africa, complicating ongoing outbreaks.

With at least 15 fatalities and hundreds of infections reported across 17 African countries, including Rwanda, health officials are urging travellers to exercise caution.

People travelling between the UK and Africa have been given a stark warning by Travel Health Pro to be careful after cases of deadly diseases Marburg, Mpox and Oropuche continue to rise

At least 15 people have died in Rwanda from an outbreak of Marburg virus disease, which is usually fatal without treatment

Officials are warning of “bleeding eyes” virus, a.k.a. Marburg virus, after deaths in Rwanda. Here doctors share symptoms, treatments, and prevention.