MARBURG FEVER: CHARACTERISTICS AND CLINICAL-EPIDEMIOLOGICAL FEATURES
Keywords:
Marburg virus, hemorrhagic fever, epidemiologyAbstract
Marburg virus disease is an acute viral infection characterized by a hemorrhagic syndrome and a high case fatality rate. It is caused by the Marburg virus, which belongs to the Filoviridae family.
This article provides an in-depth analysis of the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, laboratory diagnostics, and preventive measures of the disease. Research findings indicate that Marburg fever is distinguished by high transmissibility and a case fatality rate ranging from 24% to 88%, making it a significant global public health concern.
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