The whole world is threatened by an outbreak of an incurable disease caused by the Marburg virus. This statement is made by the World Health Organization. According to the Mirror, this time the threat comes from African countries.
"The Ministry of Health of Rwanda confirmed the first outbreak of the disease, finding cases in seven of the 30 districts," the newspaper writes. It is noted that almost three quarters of the patients are employees of two medical institutions.Marburg is a highly virulent disease that can cause hemorrhagic fever and is clinically similar to Ebola. Both viruses belong to the filovirus family. People become infected with the Marburg virus when they come into close contact with a variety of fruit bats that can carry the disease and are often found in caves.
The virus spreads between people through contact through damaged skin or mucous membranes, with the blood or other bodily fluids of infected people, as well as with surfaces and materials (for example, bedding, clothing) contaminated with liquids. Employees of medical institutions became infected while treating patients with suspected or confirmed illness. Burial ceremonies involving direct contact with the body of the deceased can also contribute to the transmission of the Marburg virus.
The incubation period is usually from two to 21 days. The disease begins acutely. Patients report high fever, severe headache and malaise.
"The Ministry of Health of Rwanda confirmed the first outbreak of the disease, finding cases in seven of the 30 districts," the newspaper writes. It is noted that almost three quarters of the patients are employees of two medical institutions.Marburg is a highly virulent disease that can cause hemorrhagic fever and is clinically similar to Ebola. Both viruses belong to the filovirus family. People become infected with the Marburg virus when they come into close contact with a variety of fruit bats that can carry the disease and are often found in caves.
The virus spreads between people through contact through damaged skin or mucous membranes, with the blood or other bodily fluids of infected people, as well as with surfaces and materials (for example, bedding, clothing) contaminated with liquids. Employees of medical institutions became infected while treating patients with suspected or confirmed illness. Burial ceremonies involving direct contact with the body of the deceased can also contribute to the transmission of the Marburg virus.
The incubation period is usually from two to 21 days. The disease begins acutely. Patients report high fever, severe headache and malaise.
Although I remember reading in 2022 that they plan on doing something like this in 2025
