U.S. Government Researchers Look to Recruit Partners, Investors in Fight for New Vaccines, Therapies

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There is no cure for Ebola hemorrhagic fever, and none for its cousin, Marburg hemorrhagic fever.

So-called supportive therapies are recommended for patients infected with the devastating diseases, according to the Centers for Disease Control - keep the patient hydrated, try to dull the pain, replace blood lost through internal and external bleeding.

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U.S. Government Researchers Look to Recruit Partners, Investors in Fight for New Vaccines, Therapies

Neither virus is pretty.

But at a laboratory in Frederick, microbiologist and virologist Kelly Warfield is hoping to soften the ominous tone of the words Marburg and Ebola.

The Army scientist told a 330-strong crowd assembled in a Frederick conference room last week abou...

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