Marburg virus is considered very dangerous. If you get infected with this virus, bleeding can occur from many parts of the body. There is no vaccine for this virus till date. Let us know from experts what are the initial symptoms of Marburg and how it spreads.
Marburg virus has spread in some African countries. 15 patients have died due to this virus. Countries around Africa have also been alerted. This virus can even cause bleeding from the eyes. This is why Marburg virus is called bleeding eye virus. According to the World Health Organization. This virus belongs to the Ebola family. But it is very dangerous. After getting infected with it, there is a risk of death of 50 percent of patients. What is Marburg virus? How does it spread? What are its initial symptoms? Let us know about this from experts.
Fatal disease
Epidemiologist Dr Jugal Kishore explains that Marburg virus disease (MVD), formerly known as Marburg fever, is a serious and fatal disease that spreads among humans. The death rate in this disease is 50%. That is, 50 out of every 100 patients may die after being infected with this virus. Some patients may develop hemorrhagic fever due to Marburg virus. If a person gets infected with this virus, internal bleeding may occur, which causes death. Currently, there are no vaccines and antiviral treatments to prevent Marburg, but vaccines are being developed for this.
How does Marburg virus spread?
This virus spreads from infected bats to humans. It also spreads to humans by coming in contact with the urine, saliva, etc. of bats. The worrying thing is that this virus spreads from one person to another. Marburg virus can spread by coming in direct contact with the blood, bodily fluids of infected people and the used bed and clothes of the infected patient. Healthcare workers who treat infected patients can also get infected with this virus. Since this virus can spread from one person to another, there is a risk of multiple cases occurring in one area.
Is there a danger in India too?
Dr. Kishore says that there is no need to panic about the danger of this virus in India, but one has to remain alert. People traveling to African countries and those coming to India from there will have to be tested. If someone is showing symptoms of Marburg, then such people need to be isolated.
What are the symptoms of Marburg virus?
High fever
Headache
Muscle pain
Vomiting-nausea
Sore throat
Diarrhea
Bleeding from nose, eyes or mouth
How to prevent it
Avoid coming in contact with infected people
Avoid traveling to African countries
If symptoms of flu are visible, contact doctors
Take care of cleanliness