Marburg Virus

Category: Infectious Disease / Viral Hemorrhagic Fever

Marburg virus disease is a severe, often fatal hemorrhagic fever caused by the Marburg marburgvirus, a filovirus closely related to Ebola virus. It is characterized by sudden onset of fever, severe headache, and malaise, progressing to hemorrhagic manifestations and multi-organ failure.

Global Prevalence

Rare, with sporadic outbreaks. WHO reports case fatality rates ranging from 24% to 88%.

Medical Breakthroughs

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