Vaccine for Marburg Virus Tests Well in Monkeys

by Richard Knox, NPR

Researchers say they've successfully treated monkeys who were infected with Marburg virus, a cousin of the Ebola virus. This is the first time a vaccine has been shown to be effective as a treatment for viruses like Marburg. Both viruses have caused rare, but deadly, outbreaks in Africa. And both are considered to be potential bio-terrorism agents

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, April 27, 2006