what is the difference between ebola zaire and marburg? or are they similar? if they are can you please tell me how they are similar?
2007-03-27 11:37:00 · 2 answers · asked by bubbles 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
These are hemorrhagic diseases with very high mortality rates. Both Marburg and Ebola are viruses. Check the references out below.
2007-03-27 11:46:47 · answer #1 · answered by AuntLala 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
Interesting question.
While nearly identical to Ebola virus in structure, Marburg virus is antigenically distinct from Ebola virus — in other words, it triggers different antibodies in infected organisms.
Because it is antigenically distinct, it must also be genetically different from Ebola. How so would take some time in reading thru scientific papers, which is a task I prefer to leave to you.
Hopes this helps. Pass on the good karma!
2007-03-27 19:01:56 · answer #2 · answered by dumbdumb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋