Written by Mervat Rashad
Sunday, February 19, 2023 08:00 AM
The World Health Organization has warned of the spread of a similar virus with Ebola It is called Marburg, which appeared in Equatorial Guinea now, where 9 cases died and 16 cases were infected, while there are no vaccines or antiviral treatments approved to treat this virus yet, and here is everything you need to know about Marburg disease, according to what was published by “ndtv”.
Is it Marborj’s disease?
Both Marburg virus and Ebola virus belong to the same family of Filoviridae but are caused by different viruses. This virus causes hemorrhagic fever in humans with a high mortality rate of 88%. It was first discovered in 1967 after simultaneous outbreaks in Marburg and Frankfurt. In Germany.
What are the symptoms of Marburg disease?
Marburg leads to symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, muscle aches, severe malaise, and aches. After two to three days, the affected person may experience abdominal pain, cramps, vomiting, and severe diarrhea. These symptoms are accompanied by severe lethargy.
Between the fifth and seventh day after infection, many patients develop severe hemorrhagic symptoms. According to the World Health Organization, fatal cases usually suffer from bleeding in one form or another. Severe blood loss and shock lead to death 8 to 9 days after the onset of symptoms.
The incubation period for Marbury disease ranges from 2 to 21 days.
How is the virus transmitted?
Marburg virus spreads through human-to-human transmission. Infected droplets can be transmitted from one person to another through any means of infecting the other person. The World Health Organization notes that “transmission through contaminated injection equipment or through needle-stick injuries is associated with more disease.” Severity, rapid deterioration and possibly a higher mortality rate.
How to prevent Marburg virus?
Steps should be taken that can help control transmission from human to human. One should not come into contact with an infected person. One should not be exposed to any kind of mines or caves inhabited by fruit bats.
what is the cure?
Currently, there is no vaccine or medicine to treat this virus. Treatment is given to patients to improve symptoms.