Marburg Disease Outbreak in Equatorial Guinea: 9 Deaths, 16 Suspected Cases, and WHO Response

Feb 15 2023

Marburg disease outbreak confirmed in Equatorial Guinea by the World Health Organization.

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At least nine deaths and 16 suspected cases reported.

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The disease is caused by a virus related to Ebola and originates in bats.

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It spreads between people through bodily fluids and surfaces.

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Marburg is a hemorrhagic fever that can cause bleeding and affect the body's organs.

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The disease has an incubation period of 2 days to three weeks.

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Symptoms include fever, headache, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain.

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Severe cases are accompanied by bleeding within the first week.

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Patients may vomit or pass blood in their stool and bleed from their gums, nose, and genitalia.

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The WHO is sending medical experts to help officials in Equatorial Guinea contain the outbreak

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