Marburg virus disease

Marburg virus disease is a rare and often fatal illness caused by the Marburg virus.

The Marburg virus can spread through:

  • contact with infected animals
  • contact with blood, body fluids (such as urine, saliva, semen, breast milk, sweat) or tissues of infected persons
  • contact with objects (such as clothing, bedding, medical equipment) contaminated with infected body fluids

Outbreaks of Marburg virus disease are largely in Africa. There have not been any cases in Canada.

As long as precautions are taken, there is low risk of contracting Marburg virus disease in a country where the disease is present.

Causes

Causes

Causes of the disease, how it's spread, and where it's found.

Symptoms

Main symptoms, what to look for and what to do if you become ill.

Risks

Risks

What the risks are and who is most at risk.

Treatment

Treatment

How the disease is diagnosed and treatment options.

Prevention

Prevention

How the disease can be prevented, vaccine information and additional measures.

Surveillance

Surveillance

How the disease is monitored.

Health Professionals

Health Professionals

Disease description, epidemiology, publications and resources.

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