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In the book, Peter (not his real name) died of Marburg Hemorrhagic Fever.
His real surname may likely be Ravn, a common Danish surname listed as the 73rd most common. The book identifies him as a 10yr old young Dane. This conflicts with the info on the WHO site which lists all the Filovirus outbreaks and lists him as aged 15. The virus causing his death is listed there as Ravn(1987). This information was not avaliable when Preston wrote the book. This name follows one of the standard methods of naming new viruses - the name of the 1st victim and the year they died.
The various Filovirus species (Marburg, Ebola and the recently discovered Cuevavirus) undergoes frequent name changes as more information comes to light. For example the names of the Ebola family have changed some half dozen times since their discovery. Eg The last of the 5 Ebola species identified so far was first called Cote d'Ivorie Virus, then it was changed to Ivorycoast Virus. It is now known as Tai Forest Virus, after the place on the Ivory Coast where it was first discovered.
Currently the Filoviruses consist of the following three families comprising a total of 8 species
Marburgvirus:- Marburg Virus Ravn Virus
Ebolavirus:- Ebola Zaire Ebola Sudan Ebola bundibugyo Tai Forest Virus
Ebola Reston
Cuevavirus:- Loviu Virus
All except Reston cause seriously fatal hemorrahgic fevers with fatality rates from 20% to over 90%. Reston Kills >90% of infected monkeys, but does not produce any human illness.
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How many pages does The Hot Zone have?
The Hot Zone has 422 pages.
Who is eugene Johnson in the hot zone book?
He is a civilian virus hunter hired by the military to lead the expedition to Africa.
In the book the hot zone what are three possible sources of infection from the cave?
When Monet touches a crystal in the cave, when he walks in the cave bare footed, and when he steps in bat guano.
Get on like a house on fire?
Hot hot hot!
What is a metaphor for the simile as hot as the sun?
the sun is as hot as burning fire
Can a hot wire kill a cardinal?
yes a hot wire can kill a cardinal.
When was The Hot Zone created?
The Hot Zone was created in 1995.
How many pages does The Hot Zone have?
The Hot Zone has 422 pages.
Where was the monkeys held and why Hot Zone?
In Hot Zone where was the monkeys held and why?
When was Crisis in the Hot Zone created?
Crisis in the Hot Zone was created in 1992.
What is the ISBN of The Hot Zone?
The ISBN of The Hot Zone is 0-385-47956-5.
What zone is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in?
hot zone
What life zone does rabbits live in?
thw temperate zone or hot zone
IS THERE Questions about the book the hot zone?
The hot zone.com
Do meerkats live in the temperate zone or the hot zone?
both
Is the temperate zone cold or hot?
The temperate zone is neither hot nor cold, but rather has moderate and mild temperatures. This zone typically experiences distinct seasons with warm summers and cool winters.
What actors and actresses appeared in Hot Zone - 2005?
The cast of Hot Zone - 2005 includes: Gixer as himself
