"Deadly virus Marburg virus spreads", disease has been reported in seven countries; Many people have died;

Rwanda: The Marburg virus is spreading in the African country of Rwanda. The spread of the virus was confirmed here at the end of last month. 11 people have already died due to the virus. Reports also indicate that 46 people have been infected.

80 percent of those infected are healthcare workers. Rwanda's health minister has announced that the country will soon begin clinical trials and trials of a vaccine against the Marburg virus.

The virus was first confirmed in 1967 in the German cities of Marburg and Frankfurt. The virus spread to humans from African monkeys brought from Uganda. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the virus has also been reported in several African countries including Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa and Uganda.

Meanwhile, Marburg is another virus belonging to the Ebola virus family. But health experts say the Marburg virus is more dangerous than Ebola. This virus causes haemorrhagic fever, which damages blood vessel walls and causes internal bleeding.

The mortality rate of those infected with the Marburg virus is 88 percent. Symptoms appear within two to 21 days after a person is infected with the virus. Experts also say that those who are seriously ill will bleed. People start bleeding within five to seven days after the virus enters the body.

What are the symptoms?

Fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, fatigue, loss of appetite, bleeding and abdominal pain are the main symptoms of this disease. Bleeding increases in many patients as the disease progresses. Bleeding from the nose, gums and private parts. This can later worsen the patient's condition and lead to death.

How does Marburg virus spread?

It is unclear how the virus spreads. Marburg virus has been confirmed in some people who have come in contact with fruit bats found in caves and elsewhere. The virus can be spread from person to person through bodily fluids and direct contact. The World Health Organization warns that even bedsheets and clothes used by the patient can cause the spread of the virus. Meanwhile, this virus is not airborne.

How to prevent disease

There are no vaccines or treatments available for Marburg virus disease. The world of science is trying to find a vaccine for Marburg virus. In addition, the World Health Organization announced that it has allocated funds for vaccine trials in collaboration with the Canadian government and the European Union's Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA).

700 doses of the Marburg vaccine produced on an experimental basis by the Sabin Vaccine Institute have already been given to Rwanda. Also, maintaining personal hygiene and avoiding contact with sick people can prevent this disease to some extent