(A98.3) Marburg virus disease

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103 470 in individuals diagnosis marburg virus disease confirmed
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2 664 deaths with diagnosis marburg virus disease
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3% mortality rate associated with the disease marburg virus disease

Diagnosis marburg virus disease is diagnosed Men are 20.07% more likely than Women

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Men receive the diagnosis marburg virus disease

1 114 (1.8 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis marburg virus disease

1 550 (3.7 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease marburg virus disease - Men and Women aged 55-59

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 5-89
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-9, 95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 10-94

Disease Features marburg virus disease

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Marburg virus disease - what does this mean

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What happens during the disease - marburg virus disease

Marburg virus disease is caused by a filovirus, which is an rna virus that is spread through contact with bodily fluids of an infected animal or person. the virus enters the body through mucous membranes or breaks in the skin and replicates in the cells of the immune system, leading to a systemic inflammatory response. this can cause symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle pain, and fatigue, as well as more severe symptoms such as hemorrhagic fever, which is characterized by bleeding from the nose, mouth, and other parts of the body.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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18 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Marburg virus disease - Prevention

Marburg virus disease can be prevented by avoiding contact with infected animals, such as bats and monkeys, and by avoiding contact with the body fluids of people who may be infected. additionally, it is important to practice good hygiene, including washing hands regularly and avoiding contact with contaminated surfaces. vaccines are currently under development, but are not yet available.