What is MARBURG VIRUS ?
Marburg virus is a highly infectious and deadly virus that belongs to the same family as the Ebola virus. It was first identified in 1967 during an outbreak in Marburg, Germany, in which laboratory workers who were exposed to infected monkeys became ill with a severe and often fatal illness. Like Ebola, Marburg virus is transmitted through direct contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person or animal, including blood, vomit, feces, and saliva. It can also be spread through contact with contaminated surfaces and objects. The virus causes a severe form of hemorrhagic fever, which can lead to bleeding, organ failure, and death. The symptoms of Marburg virus usually appear within 5 to 10 days after exposure and include fever, headache, muscle pain, weakness, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. As the disease progresses, patients may experience a rash, chest pain, and bleeding from the eyes, ears, nose, and gums. There is no specific treatment for Marburg virus, and the mo...