3 Deaths as Marburg Virus Outbreak Hits Ethiopia
Ethiopian health authorities reported three confirmed deaths from the highly infectious Marburg virus, with three additional suspected fatalities under investigation.
The Ethiopian Ministry of Health announced on Monday that three people have died due to Marburg virus infection, with three more deaths currently under investigation for potential links to the severe hemorrhagic disease.
The outbreak was confirmed in a town in southern Ethiopia last Friday, with several cases identified. The ministry stated that the Ethiopian Public Health Institute’s reference laboratory confirmed the three deaths, while 129 individuals who had contact with confirmed cases have been isolated and are under medical observation.
Marburg virus belongs to the same family as Ebola and often causes severe headache and hemorrhaging. Previous outbreaks in Africa have seen fatality rates reach 80% or more, typically within eight to nine days after symptom onset.
The virus spreads through contact with bodily fluids such as blood and saliva, or via handling infected wild animals, including monkeys. Ethiopian health authorities continue their efforts to monitor the situation and prevent further spread.
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