A recent outbreak of a viral infection resembling Ebola, specifically the Marburg virus, has resulted in the deaths of nine individuals, as reported by global health authorities.

This highly lethal pathogen has infected a total of ten individuals in Tanzania, with the outbreak officially announced by the Tanzanian government last week.

The mortality rate associated with this virus is alarmingly high at approximately 90 percent.


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The affected cases have been documented in the Kagera region, located in northwestern Tanzania, which has a population nearing three million inhabitants.

Given the accessibility of the region through the country’s primary international airport in Dar es Salaam and its connectivity via train, there is considerable concern that the virus may disseminate beyond the immediate area.

Ngashi Ngongo, representing the Africa Centre for Disease Control (CDC), stated during an online briefing that efforts are being made in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) to mitigate the impact of the outbreak.

Authorities have identified approximately 281 individuals who had contact with the ten confirmed cases, and these individuals are currently under close observation for any signs of infection.

According to MSN, A total of 31 tests have been conducted regarding the current situation, with two confirmed cases and 29 negative results, according to Ngongo.

As of now, there are no vaccines or treatments available for the Marburg virus, which means that medical professionals are primarily focused on providing support to help patients survive the infection.

This situation places health workers at a heightened risk of exposure to the virus, which is known to cause severe symptoms, including bleeding from the eyes.

Marburg is classified as a haemorrhagic fever, characterized by damage to organs and blood vessels, leading to internal bleeding as well as bleeding from the eyes, mouth, and ears.

The virus can be transmitted through direct contact with the body fluids of an infected individual, contaminated objects, or infected wild animals.

Initial transmission to humans often occurs after prolonged exposure to mines or caves that are home to fruit bats.

Symptoms of Marburg appear suddenly and can include intense headaches, fever, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and vomiting.

These symptoms tend to escalate in severity over time.

In the early stages of Marburg haemorrhagic fever, it can be challenging to differentiate it from other tropical diseases, such as Ebola and malaria.

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