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11 of the Most Deadly Diseases in History

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2. Marburg virus

The Marburg virus was first identified in 1967, sharing some similarities with Ebola because of its capacity to also cause hemorrhagic fever. In other words, this means that people that have contracted the Marburg virus had similar symptoms including fever and bleeding throughout the body. If this virus is not properly treated, the disease can lead to a series of organ failures and eventually it can be fatal.

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The disease first appeared in 1967 in a lab, having a mortality rate that hovered around 25%. However, when the disease later reappeared between 1998- 2000, that number increased drastically above 80%.

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  • This was very enlightening. I appreciate all the information that I learned about these diseases. I realize that many of these diseases can have outbreaks in India and Africa. I hope the organizations can battle these diseases in Africa and India- Doctors Without Borders, United Nations, world Health organization.

  • The first Smallpox Vaccine that actually worked was created in 1796 by Edward Jenner.

  • I guess having worked in the medical field twice in my life gave me the knowledge of recognizing eight of these deadly diseases and viruses. I am not a computer genius and I know it. That leaves me wondering why, when and how Bill Gates has become an immunologist.

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