Marburg Virus Found in Sierra Leone Bats (IMAGE)

University of California - Davis

Marburg Virus Found in Sierra Leone Bats

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Scientists have detected Marburg virus in fruit bats in Sierra Leone, marking the first time the deadly virus has been found in West Africa. Following discovery of the virus in bats in three districts of Sierra Leone, the PREDICT-USAID team worked with the Sierra Leone government to inform people about his new health risk. This photo shows a community meeting in Kakoya village, northern Sierra Leone.

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Brian Bird/UC Davis One Health Institute

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