EBOLA VIRUS
This pathogen is so devastating because
it is extremely contagious and at present
there is no cure for it.
MARBURG VIRUS
This hemorrhagic virus causes fever in
humans and can lead to internal bleeding
and death within a few days.
LAGOS BAT VIRUS
Around one-third of fruit bats carry this
pathogen, which can trigger a disease in
humans that’s similar to rabies.
HENIPAVIRUSES
This genus of RNA viruses includes the
Hendra virus and the Nipah virus, hence the
name. It is fatal in 40 to 70% of cases.
DEADLY
CARGO
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