Marburg Disease
A highly contagious hemorrhagic fever related to the Ebola virus, Marburg Disease can cause sudden, severe bleeding that may result in death if left untreated. Although it is not known exactly how the disease is contracted, scientists believe that exposure to contaminated bodily fluids or direct contact with those afflicted can cause infection.
Fast Facts
- First recognized in 1967
- Also known as Marburg Hemorrhagic Fever
- Indigenous to Africa
- No known cure or immunization
- Symptoms usually last 1-3 days
- Fatality rate: 23% to over 90%
- Affects humans and non-human primates
- A 2004-2005 outbreak in Angola killed more than 300 people
- Has been linked to the Rousettus aegypticus fruit bat
Symptoms
After a five to ten day incubation period, symptoms such as muscle pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, sore throat, abdominal pain, diarrhea and headache emerge. As the disease progresses, symptoms become more severe and may include jaundice, liver failure, severe weight loss, dementia and organ dysfunction.
Disclaimer
The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have Marburg Disease, please consult your doctor.
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