Marburg Virus Disease (MVD)
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About Marburg Virus Disease (MVD)
According to the National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center (NETEC), "Marburg virus disease (MVD) is a rare but severe disease caused by infection with Marburg virus. Marburg is in the same viral family (filovirus) as Ebola, and the two diseases are clinically similar." According to the CDC, "Most Marburg virus disease outbreaks have occurred in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, the virus has spread to across the world through infected travelers or accidental laboratory infections."
There is currently no Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved vaccine or treatment for MVD. In the absence of early diagnosis and appropriate supportive care, MVD has a high mortality rate of 23%–90%.With early intensive supportive care and fluid replacement, mortality rates may be lower.
Current Outbreak:
On Sept. 27, 2024, the Republic of Rwanda's Ministry of Health reported cases of Marburg Virus Disease across several provinces across the country, including in some patients in health facilities.
Recent Outbreaks:
Learn more about the Marburg Outbreak in Equatorial Guinea (2023) | CDC
Learn more about the Marburg Outbreak in Tanzania (2023) | CDC
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Rwanda 2024
- Oct 15, 2024 | As of Oct. 15, 2024, Rwanda has recorded 62 illnesses and 15 deaths from Marburg | CDC
- Oct 3, 2024 | CDC HAN Alert
- Oct 1, 2024 | MVD UNICEF Rwanda Flash Update
Equatorial Guinea & Tanzania 2023:
- Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania delcared the end of the Marburg outbreak in May and June 2023, respectively.