Marburgvirus
Marburgvirus
Marburgvirus (pronounced: /ˈmɑːrbɜːrɡˌvaɪrəs/) is a genus of viruses in the family Filoviridae, and a member of the species Marburg marburgvirus.
Etymology
The name Marburgvirus is derived from the city of Marburg, Germany, where the virus was first discovered in 1967. The virus was identified when outbreaks of hemorrhagic fever occurred in laboratories in Marburg and Frankfurt, Germany and in Belgrade, Yugoslavia (now Serbia).
Related Terms
- Filoviridae: The family of viruses to which Marburgvirus belongs.
- Marburg virus disease: A severe and highly fatal disease caused by a virus from the Filoviridae family, genus Marburgvirus.
- Hemorrhagic fever: A group of illnesses caused by four families of viruses, including the Marburgvirus.
Symptoms
Marburgvirus causes severe viral hemorrhagic fever in humans. The symptoms include fever, chills, headache, and myalgia.
Transmission
Marburgvirus is transmitted to people from wild animals and spreads among humans through human-to-human transmission.
Prevention and Control
Routine cleaning and disinfection processes are effective against Marburgvirus. In the absence of effective treatment, prevention of Marburgvirus relies on community engagement, safe burial practices, and personal protective equipment to prevent spread.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Marburgvirus
- Wikipedia's article - Marburgvirus
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