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Evidence for sexual transmission of Marburg virus during the 2024 outbreak in Rwanda

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By Menelas Nkeshimana, Tsion Firew, Ryan P. Westergaard, Olivier Nsekuye, Kara L Neil, Raissa Muvunyi, Edison Rwagasore, Isabelle Mukagatare, Claude Mambo Muvunyi, Yvan Butera, Jules Ntwari, Malaika Asabwe, Lambert Ingabire
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Abstract Filoviruses have been shown to persist in semen after resolution of viraemia and clinical recovery, but confirmed sexual transmission of Marburg virus has not been previously reported. Here we report two epidemiologically and virologically linked pairs by patient’s history-taking during the 2024 Marburg outbreak in Rwanda.
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Lessons from Rwanda’s response to the Marburg virus outbreak - Nature Medicine Original

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By Menelas Nkeshimana, Claude Mambo Muvunyi
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In September 2024, Rwanda declared an outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD), marking a critical moment for the nation’s public health system. One year into the response, we reflect on Rwanda’s strategies, successes and challenges, and the evolving scientific understanding of MVD.
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