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Nature 434, 946 (21 April 2005) | doi:10.1038/434946a; Published online 20 April 2005

Marburg workers battle to win trust of locals

Emma Marris

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Efforts to contain Angolan virus outbreak hit by violence

An outbreak of Marburg disease in Angola's Uíge province is spreading, despite the best efforts of several relief organizations. Western aid workers have been unable to win the trust or understanding of locals, and have even come under attack.