USA Health - Marburg virus re-entered the world, what would be more dangerous than Corona?

Marburg Virus: The spread of Coronavirus in the country and the world is not over yet, but in the meantime an old dangerous virus has reactivated. Cases of Marburg virus have been reported in Ghana, Africa. The World Health Organization (WHO) said in a statement that samples were taken from people infected with Ghana, confirming the Marburg virus. Experts say the virus is not new. Cases were also reported in African countries in 1967. But his case is a cause for concern. Because the mortality rate in this virus is up to 88 percent. He also has no vaccine. Caution is needed in such situations.

HOD Professor of Medicine, Safdarjung Hospital, Dr. Jugal Kishor explains that the virus can be transmitted from one person to another. The virus is spread from skin to skin. The Marburg virus is related to the Ebola virus. This is also caused by the same virus that causes Ebola. The symptoms of this virus are similar to those of the flu. For its identification, samples are taken and sorted, through which the virus is detected by tissue culture.

No need to panic

Dr. The teenager says viruses like the Marburg virus keep coming, but after Corona, people have become wary of such diseases. Tracing has also increased. That is why old viruses are being identified from time to time, but there is no need to panic. The doctor said the virus came from forests and animals. People’s travel has increased over the last few years. People are coming into contact with animals by going to the forests. Due to which these viruses are constantly spreading. But now you need to think about this. Because harming the environment will only put humans at risk.

Senior Physician Dr. Kamaljit Singh says cases of the Marburg virus have been coming before, but it is not appropriate for the virus to reactivate in the Corona era. Because it spreads like Ebola. There is no antiviral drug or vaccine for it. The relief, however, is that cases of the virus have never been reported in countries outside of Africa.

The WHO has given these symptoms of Marburg virus

• High fever
• Severe headache
• Muscle pain
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting Nausea

How to defend

Dr. John Doe explains that the most important thing to avoid any virus is not to go to crowded areas. Avoid traveling to African countries. Also avoid going into the woods. Take care of hand hygiene and pay special attention to people coming from Marburg affected areas.