In 2005, the Marburg virus affected Angola. The outbreak primarily occurred in the Uige province and resulted in a significant number of cases and fatalities. It was one of the deadliest outbreaks of the virus, highlighting the challenges of controlling such diseases in affected regions. The outbreak prompted international health responses to contain and manage the situation.
The Marburg virus was discovered by a team of scientists led by Dr. Karl Johnson in 1967. The team was investigating a mysterious outbreak of hemorrhagic fever that occurred in Marburg and Frankfurt, Germany. They were able to identify a new virus in the blood samples of affected patients, which later came to be known as the Marburg virus.
Marburg virus is a highly infectious virus that causes severe viral hemorrhagic fever in humans and nonhuman primates. It is similar to the Ebola virus and can be transmitted through direct contact with infected bodily fluids. Outbreaks of Marburg virus disease have occurred primarily in Central and East Africa.
The Marburg virus is thought to originate from fruit bats, which serve as natural reservoir hosts. Humans can contract the virus through direct contact with infected bats or their bodily fluids. It was first identified in 1967 when outbreaks occurred simultaneously in Marburg and Frankfurt, Germany.
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Marburg virus is considered rare, with sporadic outbreaks mainly occurring in Central and East Africa. The virus is not as widespread as other pathogens like the flu or common cold. Outbreaks are typically associated with specific instances of human-to-human transmission in healthcare settings or during handling of infected animals.
Dr Musoke is the doctor from Nairobi Hospital in South Africa that survived the Marburg virus.
Early signs and symptoms of the Marburg Virus include severe headaches, fever, joint and muscle aches, chills, sore throat, and weakness. As the virus progresses the symptoms become more sever and include vomiting, red eyes, raised rashes, bleeding from every orifice, and severe weight loss.
There is a specific difference between the 2 cycles. In the Lytic cycle, the virus DNA/RNA remains separate from the Host's DNA. In the Lysogenic cycle, the virus DNA/RNA is incorporated (combined) into the host's DNA. Any virus injects its DNA into a host's cell. No matter what, in both cycles, the host cell ends up bursting and releasing the viruses. The Marburg virus incubates (grows) inside a host's cell, usually from 5-7 days, but can range from 3-10 days overall. It also produces new viruses which release into the organism (in this case, the human or primate). The Marburg Virus goes through both lytic and lysogenic cycles.
There is no specific cure for the Marburg virus. Treatment focuses on supportive care to manage symptoms and complications, such as maintaining fluid balance, providing pain relief, and treating any secondary infections. Patients with Marburg virus disease may require hospitalization and supportive care in an intensive care unit.