Marburg virus disease
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Marburg virus disease (MVD; formerly Marburg hemorrhagic fever) is a viral hemorrhagic fever in human and non-human primates caused by either of the two Marburgviruses: Marburg virus (MARV) and Ravn virus (RAVV).[3] Its clinical symptoms are very similar to those of Ebola virus disease (EVD).[1]
"MHF" redirects here. For other uses, see MHF (disambiguation).
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Marburg virus disease | |
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Other names | Marburg hemorrhagic fever |
Transmission electron micrograph of Marburg virus | |
Specialty | Infectious diseases |
Symptoms | Fever, weakness, muscle pain[1] |
Usual onset | 2–21 days after exposure[1] |
Causes | MV[1] |
Risk factors | Direct contact with bodily fluids of individuals infected with the virus[1] |
Diagnostic method | Blood test[1] |
Differential diagnosis | Ebola virus disease[1] |
Treatment | There is no treatment, only immediate supportive care[1] |
Frequency | Rare |
Deaths | 24–88% case fatality rate[2] |
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Egyptian fruit bats are believed to be the normal carrier in nature and Marburg virus RNA has been isolated from them.[4]