Feb 10, 2011 · We conducted two antibody surveys to assess risk factors for Marburg hemorrhagic fever in an area of confirmed Marburg virus transmission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Questionnaires were administered and serum samples tested for Marburg-specific antibodies by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.

When an epidemic of Marburg virus disease occurred in the Durba region located in the northeastern part of the People's Republic of the Congo, 23 scientists were sent from 12 different countries. Sixty of the 73 people infected died.

Nov 15, 2007 · In this article, we report on 51 patients with confirmed cases of MHF (including 3 cases identified retrospectively) and 26 patients with probable MHF. Probable cases were patients with suspected MHF who were epidemiologically linked (had …

Jan 31, 2025 · Most Marburg virus disease (Marburg) outbreaks have occurred in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, the virus has spread to across the world through infected travelers or accidental laboratory infections.

May 15, 1999 · Marburg virus has been confirmed as the cause of death of one person affected by an epi – demic of haemorrhagic fever in the Democratic Republic of Congo. 90 cases of haemorrhagic fever have been reported, mostly since late March and mostly in the northern town of Durba. 60 people have died.

Jan 21, 2025 · About Marburg. Marburg virus disease (MVD) can cause a viral hemorrhagic fever clinical pattern that is similar to Ebola. ... the Kagera region shares significant cross-border movement with Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. MVD outbreaks are expected to continue to occur periodically in Central, East, and West ...

Nov 15, 2007 · Use of protective gear and the occurrence of occupational Marburg hemorrhagic fever in health workers from Watsa health zone, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Jan 1, 2004 · We conducted two antibody surveys to assess risk factors for Marburg hemorrhagic fever in an area of confirmed Marburg virus transmission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Jan 20, 2025 · Marburg virus disease (MVD), formerly known as Marburg haemorrhagic fever, is a severe, often fatal illness in humans. The average MVD case fatality rate is around 50%. Case fatality rates have varied from 24% to 88% in past outbreaks.

Apr 30, 1999 · Marburg virus infections, a lethal relative of Ebola (both viruses are in the Filovirus family), are found in sub-Saharan Africa and occur infrequently. Since the virus was first recognized in 1967 when laboratory workers in Marburg, Germany and Belgrade, Yugoslavia were infected by handling monkeys and monkey tissues from animals imported from ...