The WHO said a virus related to Ebola is responsible for at least nine deaths in the small West African country. The WHO confirmed the epidemic in a statement on Monday after samples from Equatorial Guinea were sent to a lab in Senegal. Marburg disease is highly contagious.
Marburg: The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed the first outbreak of Marburg disease in Equatorial Guinea, a country in Africa. The WHO said a virus related to Ebola is responsible for at least nine deaths in the small West African country. The WHO confirmed the epidemic in a statement on Monday after samples from Equatorial Guinea were sent to a lab in Senegal.
Marburg virus
is highly contagious, said Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa. We can save lives and stop the virus as soon as possible. Marburg disease is very contagious. In such a situation, it is important to know more about it. Here we are going to tell you about its symptoms and prevention.
What is Marburg disease?
Marburg virus disease is a highly virulent disease that causes hemorrhagic fever, with a mortality rate of up to 88%. It is a virus of the same family that causes the Ebola virus disease.
How is Marburg's disease spread?
Marburg virus, like Ebola, originated in bats and is spread among people through close contact with infected people's bodily fluids or surfaces such as contaminated bed sheets.
Symptoms of Marburg disease
The disease caused by the Marburg virus begins suddenly with high fever, severe headache, and severe malaise. Many patients develop severe hemorrhagic symptoms within seven days.
Is there a vaccine to treat Marburg disease?
There are no authorized vaccines or drugs to treat Marburg, but rehydration treatment to reduce symptoms may improve your chances of survival.
When was the Marburg virus first identified?
Marburg was first identified in 1967 in Germany, Belgrade, and Serbia. In a 2004 outbreak in Angola, Marburg killed 90% of the 252 people infected. Last year, two deaths were reported due to Marburg in Ghana.
