Marburg Virus Outbreak: Nine People Die in Tanzania
Approximately nine fatalities have resulted from a lethal outbreak of the virus in the Tanzanian region of Africa. A fast-developing Marburg virus outbreak alongside Ebola-like characteristics seeks to cause a bigger pandemic. The African CDC validated these deaths surpassing the previous eight fatalities documented by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Marburg Virus Spreading in Tanzania
The Marburg virus has been confirmed in ten patients since its first detection one week ago. Medical authorities indicate the virus kills three out of ten infected individuals because its mortality rate reaches 90%. The Kagera region of Tanzania hosts a population exceeding three million citizens where this outbreak has manifested.
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The African CDC's prison officer Ngashi Ngongo alongside other partners including WHO works to contain the current outbreak. The control of virus spread has received assistance from medical personnel deployed by neighbouring countries.
Global Health Risk Warning
According to WHO Marburg virus possesses pandemic capability. WHO director Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced that the global outbreak danger from this event remains at a low level. Scientists expect that appropriate strategies would enable quick containment of outbreaks during which no vaccines or treatments exist to control the disease.
What is Marburg Virus Disease?
People and animals such as bats and monkeys serve as transmission vectors for the Marburg virus which leads to serious illness development. The beginning of the disease presents flu-like symptoms which soon develop into severe bleeding problems and fatal destruction of organs.
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Symptoms of Marburg Virus
A Marburg virus infection goes through distinct phases of symptoms. The first stage of the Marburg virus develops across five to seven days until patients progress to serious illness in phase two. Common symptoms include:
<ul>
<li style="text-align: justify;">High fever and chills</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Severe headaches and muscle pain</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Sore throat and cough</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhoea</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Skin rashes</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Unexplained weight loss</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Dizziness and confusion</li>
</ul>
Patients suffer bleeding at both internal sites and external areas that affect the mouth and eyes along with the nose.
How Does Marburg Virus Spread?
Health professionals confirm that the Marburg virus spreads by human or animal contact with infected body fluids. These include:
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Blood</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Urine</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Poop</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Saliva</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Breast milk</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Semen and vaginal fluids</li>
</ul>
The virus passes from person to person using infected materials through body fluids as well as healthcare equipment and surfaces.
The Marburg Virus lacks an effective cure.
Medical science has not identified either a remedy or vaccine to treat the Marburg virus. Doctor-provided supportive care remains the only treatment available which includes:
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Oxygen therapy</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">IV fluids</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Pain relief medications</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Treatment for complications</li>
</ul>
Official health authorities in infected areas warn people to adopt preventive measures consisting of both avoidance of exposed patients and regular hygiene practices.

A deadly Marburg virus outbreak in Tanzania has killed nine people. Learn about symptoms, causes, how it spreads, and prevention measures.

Marburg Virus Outbreak: 9 Dead in Tanzania | High Fatality Rate