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health2 years ago

CDC Issues Warning on Deadly Marburg Virus Outbreak in Africa

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned travellers going to Guinea and Tanzania to take prevention measures against the deadly Marburg virus, which has been spreading in Africa. The virus has a high mortality rate and epidemic potential, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The CDC is also sending personnel to help halt the spread of the virus. The Marburg virus causes haemorrhagic fever and has no known cure or vaccine, but early candidate vaccines and other treatments are being studied.

via NDTV|
#africa#cdc#haemorrhagic-fever
health2 years ago

Mysterious Nosebleed Disease Kills Three in Africa Within 24 Hours, Town Quarantined

A new unidentified disease, suspected to be a virus causing nosebleeds and killing infected individuals within 24 hours, has claimed three lives in Burundi, West Africa. The symptoms suggest a viral haemorrhagic fever, but the health minister has ruled out Marburg and Ebola. The outbreak has caused panic in the town, with residents blocking entrances to prevent the spread. The WHO warns of the risk of international spread, as the cases were found in provinces bordering other nations. Zoonotic diseases are becoming more of an issue in Africa, with growing interaction between people and wild animals.

via Firstpost|
#africa#burundi#haemorrhagic-fever
health2 years ago

Preventing the Spread of Marburg Virus Disease

Equatorial Guinea is facing its first outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD), with nine laboratory-confirmed cases and 20 probable cases reported since February 2023. The virus has a high case-fatality ratio and spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids. The risk assessment is currently being reviewed, but the risk is considered very high at the national level, high at the sub-regional level, moderate at the regional level, and low at the global level. WHO has deployed experts to support national response efforts and strengthen community engagement in the response.

via World Health Organization|
#equatorial-guinea#haemorrhagic-fever#health