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Marburg virus disease

Marburg virus disease (MVD), formerly known as Marburg hemorrhagic fever (MHF), is a viral hemorrhagic fever in human and non-human primates caused by either of the two Marburgviruses: Marburg virus (MARV) and Ravn virus (RAVV). Its symptoms are very similar to those of Ebola virus disease (EVD).

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Fever, weakness, muscle pain

Causes — why it happens

·MV

How it's found

·Blood test

Treatment

·There is no treatment, only immediate supportive care

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