After the horrific phase of the Ebola Virus and the Pandemic, people are extra conscious about their safety concerns to escape the lethal stages of infection and the ultimate death call. It took a considerable time in many countries to regain the work-life balance post the traumatic pandemic, and things are again getting downside.
February 2023 came with the terrible news of the new variant of the Ebola family engulfing the citizens of Equatorial Guinea, with the death cases rising to 20.
The outbreaks were not new to the regions of Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, South Africa, and Kenya. And the worse news is that the United States is no longer untouched by this epidemic virus.
Since we are aware that this virus can easily hop from one continent to another through human and primate transmission, we need to act immediately to form safety shields.
But we need to educate ourselves more about this lethal Marburg virus and be ready to fight against the associated odds. Let’s read this article based on the crucial information.
Is Marburg Virus Contagious?
Marburg Virus belongs to the filovirus family, the same community from where Ebola came. Since the outbreak, Marburg Virus is notoriously infecting people as a severe hemorrhagic fever.
And yes, it is damn contagious from primate animals and human fluid or the surfaces that are already contaminated with affected human fluid.
According to WHO, this virus has a fatality ratio of around 88%. So we must take preventive actions and make ourselves safe until it perishes like other epidemics or we have the antibody for frequent recovery.
Will There Again Be Lockdown for Marburg Virus?
Well, it is tough to state whether there will be a lockdown phase again. Still, there are a few things the Governments of every continent and region will ensure, and they ought to, is the high-security checks and diagnosis of infected living beings.
This includes strict parameters of port checkings, next to accurate laboratory diagnosis to confirm the cases, and more isolation spaces for the infected ones, as we have seen the scarcity of isolation spaces in the last pandemic. So none want to be counted among the infected ones this time.
What are the Symptoms of Marburg Infection
The most generic symptoms of Marburg infection are summarised as follows-
- Fever
- Headache
- Chills
- Chest
- Diarrhea
- Myalgia
- Chest pain
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Sore throat
- Nausea
- Maculopapular rashes
The severe symptoms may include-
- Jaundice
- Liver failure
- Frequent shocks
- Sudden weight loss
- Severe haemorrhaging
- Pancreas inflammation
- Multi-organ dysfunction
After fighting through a long run, the two people affected by the Marburg Virus in the recent case of Ghana died.
Is there any Cure for Marburg Infection
As far as the present state, no vaccine is confirmed as the ultimate treatment for this deadly virus except some of symptomatic and supportive therapies, including blood transfusion, fluids, and oxygen as the primary requirements to survive and fight against the Marburg virus.
Other supportive care includes rehydration with oral and intravenous fluids and immune and drug therapies. So it is suggested to consider prevention as the best cure before MVD hits you.
What are the Best Preventative Tips to be safe from Marburg Virus?
As per the guidelines of WHO, the best preventative method for the Marburg virus are the stringent infection control measures where people must avoid contact with each other. However, other preventative actions to be taken are mentioned as follows-
- Avoid visiting the regions declared as contaminated with Marburg Virus as there will be 80% chances of getting infected from the ambiance.
- Maintain a healthy hygiene routine for both work and home environments.
- Avoid shaking hands and being in contact with one another or other primate animals from the contaminated regions.
- Avoid consuming bush meat or the flesh of primate animals more prone to the Marburg virus.
- Isolate yourself if you think or feel the initial symptoms to prevent others from getting infected.
- Take additional preventive actions such as using disposable masks, gloves, and safety kits while contacting the patients.
- Keep your immunity strong by following a healthy diet and taking prescribed immunity supplements.
Takeaways
By following strict safety guidelines and awarding others, you can save your life and your dear ones from such deadly contagious diseases. Remember, the best cure is prevention, and the best antibody is the strong immune system you can build by yourself by adopting healthy life routines and diet. Hence, until there is no cure to consider for immediate relief and life safety, beware!
References-
https://edition.cnn.com/2023/03/29/health/marburg-ebola-virus-africa-health-wellness/index.html
aljazeera.com/news/2022/7/19/what-to-know-about-the-marburg-virus-disease
