Marburg Virus
2024-10-09
Understanding Marburg Virus
Preventing the spread of Marburg virus disease involves early identification of cases, isolation of infected individuals and implementation of infection prevention and control measures. These measures include the use of personal protective equipment, such as gloves, masks, and gowns, and the implementation of strict hygiene measures, such as handwashing and disinfection of surfaces.
Potential Risk for transmission:
The Marburg virus disease (MVD) is transmitted through the contact with the bodily fluids of infected individuals or animals such as blood, saliva, vomit, urine, faeces or breast milk. Therefore, anyone who comes into contact with an infected individual or animal is at risk of acquiring the disease.