[united1000]

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Commentary

Official Marburg Toll at 218 - True Number Much Higher

"Recombinomics Commentary
April 10, 2005

>>  "As of noon, the total number of cases nationwide is 218 and 193 people have died," a joint statement said, adding that 360 others were under surveillance in the southern African country where the outbreak was first detected in October.

The last toll based on figures compiled up to Friday was 184.

The communique said there were 173 fatalities and 189 cases in the northern province of Uige, the epicentre of the outbreak, followed by six deaths each in the Kwanza Sul and Zaire regions, four in Luanda province, two in Mananje and one each in Cabinda and Kwanza Norte. <<

The data above gives detail on where Marburg patients have died, as well as where there are patients who are still alive.  The total number of cases is up to 218, which is 62 shy of the record 280 fatalities for Ebola.  However, the distribution of the cases suggests the data is lagging the actual cases by 1-2 weeks.  Thus, it is likely that the number infected is already well in excess of 280, and since virtually all infected patients have died, a new fatality record has already been set.''................

http://www.recombinomics.com/News/04100505/Marburg_Toll_218.html

[JustPiper]

Thanks for the heads up United!

True number much higher No Doubt!

[bored at work]

I hope this doesn't get out of hand. Your article about using this possibly being used as a terrorist weapon scares me JustPiper.

LISBON, Portugal - The Angolan health ministry may shut down the isolation ward of an Angolan hospital treating victims of the Ebola-like Marburg virus to stem the spread of the disease . . .

[jerseygirl]

The Marburg situation is truly frightening. I read that even one bead of sweat from a victim can transmit the disease. From the clusters of deaths occurring, I am wondering if there are other vectors we are not yet aware of (e.g. biting insects?)