An outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus has been confirmed in southern Ethiopia, as announced by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. This highly contagious virus, similar to Ebola, causes severe bleeding, fever, and vomiting, with a fatality rate ranging from 25% to 80%. Ethiopian health authorities are working to contain the outbreak in the Jinka area, with investigations underway to analyze the virus strain and prevent further spread, particularly in East Africa. Currently, there is no approved vaccine or treatment, however, rehydration and symptom treatment have been shown to increase patient survival rates.
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The Marburg virus has reared its head once again, this time in Germany, where two individuals have been hospitalized with flu-like symptoms after working in a hospital in Rwanda where infected patients were being treated. The close relationship between Marburg and Ebola is enough to strike fear into the hearts of many. The gravity of the situation is compounded by the fact that Marburg is a Risk Group 4 pathogen, requiring biosafety level 4-equivalent containment, making it a highly dangerous virus.
The frantic response in Germany, with hazmat teams dispatched to thoroughly disinfect rail stations, is a stark reminder of the potential devastation that viruses like Marburg can unleash.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker