The Marburg virus, which has the title of “Most Dangerous Virus”, was confirmed in Ghana, a West African country last month, and it has already killed 3 people in just one month. The World Health Organization (WHO) said on 8/3 that the third person died. is a child, but his age and identity have not been disclosed. Up to now, there is no vaccine or treatment in the world to prevent or cure Marburg virus. Doctors can only help patients maintain physical function by inputting electrolytes and glucose.
According to the “Associated Press” report, Ghana’s Ashanti region reported two deaths from the Marburg virus at the end of June. The patients were both males, aged 27 and 51. The former was in He went to the doctor on 6/26 and died on 6/27. The latter went to the doctor on 6/28 and died on the same day. The epidemic investigation showed that the two were not related. It was also the first outbreak of “Marburg virus” in Ghana. There are currently 98 contacts. The victim has been quarantined by Kuanglie, and then another child died of the virus in 8/3, bringing a total of 3 deaths.
Marburg virus first appeared in Marburg, Germany in 1967. The main virus carrier is “Egyptian fruit bat”. After the virus is transmitted to humans, it is then transmitted to other people through human body fluids. Even if the patient recovers, the semen and blood still remain Contagious, male patients must use condoms for 1 year following recovery, or until the semen test is negative twice.
According to the CDC, the initial symptoms of Marburg virus are sudden high fever, severe headache and fatigue, muscle pain, etc.; 3 to 5 days following the onset of the disease, a red rash begins to appear on the whole body, accompanied by severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting; diarrhea May last a week. During this period the patient’s eyes were sunken, expressionless and lethargic, and he was described as haggard.
From 5 to 7 days following the onset of the disease, many patients will have severe bleeding. In addition to blood in the vomitus and feces, there may also be spontaneous bleeding from the gums, nose, vagina and venous blood collection. This period is also accompanied by persistent high fever, and if the central nervous system is affected, confusion, irritability, or aggressive behavior may occur. Testiitis is sometimes present in advanced stages of the disease (15 days following onset). The number of deaths is more than 8 to 9 days following the onset of the disease, due to severe blood loss and shock, with a fatality rate of up to 88%, which is similar to that of Ebola virus.
At present, the Ghana Department of Health has urged the public to stay away from bat caves as much as possible. Since pigs are also one of the hosts, do not touch local pigs, and ensure that various meat products are thoroughly cooked before eating.
Up to now, there is no vaccine or treatment in the world to prevent or cure Marburg virus. Doctors can only help patients maintain physical function by inputting electrolytes and glucose. The WHO said serum products, drugs and immunotherapies are currently being developed to treat the infectious disease, and for patients with severe blood loss, blood transfusions are used to slow the progression of the disease.
