The existence of the ‘Marburg’ virus has created panic in Guinea. WHO’s regional head for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti, has ordered the country’s government to take the necessary steps to contain the infection. At the same time, the WHO official emphasized on making the people of Guinea aware of this virus. Like ‘Ebola’, the ‘Marburg’ virus originated in bats. The virus spreads from person to person through close contact with an infected person. ‘Marburg’ can be fatal for 88 percent of people, say experts.
What is the ‘Marburg’ virus?
Once ‘Marburg’ virus infects the body, it can become fatal. Bleeding with fever. Up to 88 percent of the total infected can die from this virus.
‘Marburg’ symptoms of infection?
The main symptoms of infection with ‘Marburg’ virus are high fever along with headache. Along with this there will be symptoms like fatigue, diarrhea and vomiting.
‘Marburg’ treatment
There is no approved vaccine or drug to treat Marburg. However, rehydration treatment to reduce symptoms can improve your chances of survival. The rare virus was first identified in 1967 in laboratories in Germany and Belgrade, Serbia. Seven people who were exposed to the virus while researching monkeys died.
By the way, in 2004 in Angola Affected by ‘Marburg’ Of the 252, 90 percent died. Last year, two people died of the virus in Ghana.
Corona has not left the world completely yet. Multiple sub-variants of corona have been found to exist. A few days ago, there was a new increase in the number of corona infections in China. Many people also die due to new infections. Meanwhile, the presence of the ‘Marburg’ virus created a new panic.
