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Marburg Virus

Marburg virus causes Marburg hemorrhagic fever, also called Marburg virus disease. It presents symptoms such as fever, weakness, and muscle pain. It can spread from one person to other by direct contact with torn skin. It has shown fatality up to 88 %.

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I am concerned about the increasing incidence of the Marburg virus. How fatal is the virus?

Query: Hi doctor, Currently the incidence of Marburg virus is increasing. How fatal is the virus? Is there a cure for Marburg virus? Is it contagious and dangerous?  Read Full »


Dr. Shubadeep Debabrata Sinha

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Marburg virus is a zoonotic viral febrile disease spreading from African monkeys and fruit bats to humans. First reported around 1967, and of late, recurrence has been seen in some parts of the world. It spreads through animal-human contact, ...  Read Full »

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