The World Health Organization confirmed a Marburg virus outbreak in Equatorial Guinea, with 11 deaths suspected to be caused by the virus. Marburg and Ebola viruses, both belonging to the filovirus family, cause severe disease and death in humans. Currently, there are no approved treatments or vacci
A Marburg virus outbreak in Equatorial Guinea has caused 11 suspected deaths. With no approved treatments or vaccines, outbreak control relies on contact tracing and limiting high-risk activities. Egyptian fruit bats are a suspected reservoir, and increasing outbreak frequency is linked to human encroachment and climate change.outbreak in Equatorial Guinea, with 11 deaths suspected to be caused by the virus.
Marburg and Ebola viruses, both belonging to the filovirus family, cause severe disease and death in humans. Currently, there are no approved treatments or vaccines for Marburg virus, making outbreak control reliant on contact tracing, patient monitoring, quarantines, and limiting high-risk activities.
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