An outbreak of a dangerous and rare virus called Marburg Virus is spreading in the African country Tanzania, which has killed 9 people so far. This virus is also known as 'eye bleeding disease'.

An outbreak of a dangerous and rare virus called Marburg Virus is spreading in the African country Tanzania, which has killed 9 people so far. This virus is also known as 'eye bleeding disease' because the infected person starts bleeding from the eyes. The mortality rate of this virus can be up to 90%, due to which the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa Center for Disease Control (CDC) have issued an alert.

Marburg virus is a deadly infection that causes hemorrhagic fever, which damages the organs and nerves of the body, causing internal bleeding and bleeding from the eyes, ears, and mouth. This virus acts similar to Ebola and spreads through contact with the body fluids of an infected person, contaminated objects, or infected wild animals. Scientists believe that this virus may have spread to humans from fruit bats.

Where did the virus spread and how many people are infected?

Tanzania officially confirmed the spread of this virus last week. This infection is spreading rapidly in the Kagera region, which has a population of about 3 million. According to health agencies, so far 10 people have been infected with this virus, out of which 9 have died. WHO says that this figure may increase in the coming days, as many suspected cases are being monitored.

How dangerous is this virus?

According to WHO, the mortality rate of Marburg virus can be 88% to 90%. The face of the person infected with this virus starts to look 'ghost-like', the eyes become deeply sunken and the face becomes completely emotionless. The initial symptoms include high fever, headache, stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhea, which gradually take the form of internal bleeding.

What is prevention and treatment?

There is no vaccine or specific treatment available for Marburg virus. Doctors can only help the patient's body fight the infection. This disease is treated only on the basis of symptoms, in which primary care like hydration, pain relievers and blood pressure control is given.

Can this virus become a threat to the world?

Although this infection is limited to Tanzania, experts are concerned that this virus can also reach other countries through the country's main international airport Dar es Salaam. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has warned that as the monitoring of this virus increases, the possibility of new cases coming to light will also increase.