Dutch tourist dies of Marburg from Uganda

oh yes smallmasterr, thats was really traggic! no one want to go on holiday to contract a deadly virus! God bless her soul..

i do not what to say, it could be any of us, rest in peace whatever that would be

From the US CDC
Travelers should know that there are serious health risks associated with visiting caves in the Maramagambo Forest in Uganda and in other areas of Africa. These risks include diseases spread by bats, such as Marburg, rabies, and histoplasmosis. The Uganda Ministry of Health has advised people not to enter any caves or mines where bats may live.

The main ways that travelers may get Marburg virus are through direct contact with a person very sick with Marburg or through direct contact with infected bats, monkeys, or other wild animals that may be infected.

The risk of Marburg for travelers is very low. However, travelers should take the following steps to help protect themselves.

•Avoid direct contact with bats and other wild animals. Travelers should not enter caves where bats may live.
•Go to a doctor right away if you have a fever AND you have visited bat-infested caves in Africa during the past three weeks. •Tell the doctor that you have been around bats.
•If you are bitten or scratched by an animal or if body fluid (such as saliva) from the animal gets into your eyes, nose, mouth, or a wound, take these steps:
--Wash the area thoroughly with soap and water.
--Go to a doctor or hospital right away.
•Consider buying medical evacuation insurance if you are visiting a country where there may not be good access to medical care.

Ieeekz... Been in that same cave just over a year ago....
Never heard such a warning against visiting bat caves. That's scary....