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Article: Frederick, Md., scientist helps create vaccine to combat Marburg virus.
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- Frederick News-Post
- Article date:
- June 6, 2005
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Byline: James Rada
Jun. 6--FREDERICK -- Last fall, after decades of civil war, Angolans faced a new enemy. This one was unseen and killed from within.
The new enemy is the Marburg virus. It can kill 90 percent of its infected victims quickly and painfully. It can cause internal organs to liquefy, skin to bubble up, and victims to weep tears of blood, according to Richard Preston in his book "The Hot Zone."
More than 215 people have died in Angola since the Marburg virus outbreak began last fall. While very little can be done to stop this outbreak, future "hot zones" may see some cooling with help from Frederick and Winnipeg, Canada.
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