Bleeding eye virus or Marburg virus is a fatal disease that has claimed 15 lives by now. Know the origin, symptoms and ways to manage.

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

The spread of Marburg, also known as the ‘bleeding eye’ virus, has drawn concerns from across the world after the virus claimed over 15 lives in Rwanda and left hundreds more infected from the virus.

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.

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

A warning has been issued for 17 countries about the spread of the Marburg virus (nicknamed the 'bleeding eye' virus), along with mpox and Oropouche fever, after the virus claimed over 15 lives.

Travelers are advised to stay vigilant due to the spread of Marburg, Mpox, and Oropouche viruses. Marburg, causing bleeding symptoms, has killed 15 in

Health agencies have warned travellers to be wary of the disease as it spreads to hundreds of people across Rwanda.

Travelers are being advised to stay vigilant due to the spread of Marburg, Mpox, and Oropouche viruses that have spread across Africa, the UK and the Caribbeans. Marburg causes bleeding symptoms, which has killed 15 in Rwanda.