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Marburg Virus Disease: Pathophysiology, Diagnostic Challenges, and Global Health Preparedness Strategies [PDF]

Ann Glob Health
Background: Marburg virus disease (MVD) is a highly virulent viral hemorrhagic fever with reported case fatality rates of up to 90%. It is part of the same family as the Ebola virus (Filoviridae).
Francis D, Reddy S, Logaranjani A, Sai Karthikeyan S, Rathi M.   +4 more
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From pandemic preparedness to epidemic control: leveraging COVID-19 lessons in Rwanda's fight against Marburg virus disease. [PDF]

Ann Med Surg (Lond)
Marburg virus disease (MVD) is a highly lethal viral infection that causes severe hemorrhagic fever in those affected. It is less common compared to Ebola virus disease, both of which belong to the filovirus family. The primary reservoir hosts of MVD are
Gashugi Y, Byiringiro LB, Rukundo J, Izabayo J.   +3 more
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The neglected continuously emerging Marburg virus disease in Africa: A global public health threat. [PDF]

Health Sci Rep, 2023
Severe viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) is caused by Marburg virus which is a member of the Filoviridae (filovirus) family. Many Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreaks are reported in five decades.
Srivastava D, Kutikuppala LVS, Shanker P, Sahoo RN, Pattnaik G, Dash R, Kandi V, Ansari A, Mishra S, Mishra S, Desai DN, Mohapatra RK, Rabaan AA, Kudrat-E-Zahan M.   +13 more
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Marburg virus disease: Emerging threat, pathogenesis, and global public health strategies. [PDF]

World J Virol
The Marburg virus (MARV) is a dangerous infection that causes a deadly sickness known as MARV disease. This severe hemorrhagic fever is a major concern for people all over the world.
Uppala PK, Karanam SK, Kandra NV, Edhi S.   +3 more
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The role of Rwanda Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program graduates and residents in response to the first Marburg Virus Disease outbreak in Rwanda. [PDF]

PLOS Glob Public Health
Background Rwanda Field epidemiology and laboratory training programs (RFELTP) build capacity to improve disease surveillance, respond to public health emergencies, and inform evidence-based decision-making to mitigate the impact of epidemics and other ...
Ruseesa E, Hagabimana A, Ntirenganya F, Kinani P, Hinda R, Nshimiyimana E, Niyoyita C, Umutoni A, Stamatakis C, Mucunguzi HV, Rwagasore E.   +10 more
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Marburg Virus Disease Outbreaks – A Systematic Review

Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 2023
Background: Marburg virus disease (MARV) is a highly virulent disease that presents a significant threat to public health. First identified in 1967, MARV has since manifested sporadically across various regions, with varying consequences. This systematic review aims to collate and analyze epidemiological data to understand the impact of MARV globally ...
Yasir Akbar Jamali, Imran Ali Jamali, Ali Bux Khuhro, Jeetender, Jawad Khan, Bhanwrio Menghwar   +5 more
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Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak in Guinea, August 2021

Global Biosecurity, 2022
Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) formerly known as Marburg Virus Haemorrhagic Fever is a zoonotic disease which can lead to a severe form of haemorrhagic fever, causing multi-organ failure and death.
Jessica Yang
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First-ever Marburg virus disease outbreak in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania: An imminent crisis in West and East Africa. [PDF]

Immun Inflamm Dis, 2023
The Marburg virus, which is a member of the same virus family as the Ebola virus called Filoviridae, causes the severe infectious disease known as Marburg virus disease (MVD).
Sibomana O, Kubwimana E.
europepmc   +2 more sources

Marburg virus disease: a brief updated overview

International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 2023
The Marburg virus disease made headlines when Tanzania declared an outbreak on the 23rd of March 2023. Five deaths and three further cases were identified at the time of the announcement. Symptoms of Marburg virus can include fever, headache, muscle aches, vomiting, diarrhoea, and bleeding from various parts of the body, hence the similarity to Ebola ...
A. A. El-Hamalawy, Rahaf Elgonaid
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Implementation of early warning, alert and response: An experience from the Marburg virus disease outbreak response in Kagera, Tanzania, March to May 2023. [PDF]

PLoS One
Introduction Tanzania declared a Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak on March 21, 2023, reporting nine cases and six deaths (case fatality rate (CFR) 66.7%).
Musyani A, Mwakapasa E, Mponela M, Ngailo L, Rabiel I, Khama M, Mmbaga E, Sindato C, Noah M, Solomon W, Mrema G, Ngenzi D, Kauki G, Manasseh G, Mahande M, Sarakikya E, Mauka W, Machumi L, Mcharo J, Mtalika M, Kanyankore C, Mukurasi K, Beyanga M, Horumpende P, Kiremeji M, Kinyenje E, Mnkeni E, Yango M, Kundy FM, Leonard S, Mwanahapa P, Mutayoba R, Mayige M, Gatei W, Mmbaga V, Magembe G.   +35 more
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