Learn about Marburg virus disease, where it occurs, how it spreads, and how to protect yourself. History of Marburg Disease Outbreaks A summary of all Marburg virus disease cases and outbreaks since 1967

Jan 23, 2025 · The World Health Organization (WHO) had received reports of a cluster of Marburg virus disease (Marburg) cases, including eight deaths in the Kagera region in northwest Tanzania. Marburg is a rare but severe hemorrhagic fever, similar to Ebola virus disease, that can cause serious illness and death.

May 1, 2024 · Marburg virus disease (Marburg) is a rare but severe hemorrhagic fever that can cause serious illness and death. Symptoms can be similar to other tropical diseases, making diagnosis challenging. There is no treatment or vaccine for Marburg.

May 2, 2024 · Testing at CDC/UVRI identified a Marburg virus disease outbreak in the districts of Kabale, Ibanda, Mbarara, and Kampala over a 3-week period. There were 15 cases and 4 deaths (27 percent fatality rate).

Contact CDC’s Viral Special Pathogens Branch (VSPB) 24/7 for consultations about Marburg virus disease or other viral hemorrhagic fevers. Call CDC Emergency Operations Center at 770-488-7100 and request VSPB’s on-call epidemiologist.

Feb 22, 2023 · Marburg is a serious and very contagious disease caused by the Marburg virus. Up to 9 out of 10 people infected with the virus will die without treatment. Chances of survival improve when treatment is given early at a treatment center.

Jan 13, 2025 · An outbreak of Marburg virus disease (Marburg) occurred in Rwanda from September- December 2024. This was the country's first Marburg disease outbreak and resulted in fifteen deaths.

Apr 6, 2023 · Marburg virus disease is a rare but highly fatal viral hemorrhagic fever caused by two zoonotic viruses, Marburg virus and Ravn virus, that are closely related to ebolaviruses within family Filoviridae.

Sep 30, 2024 · CDC is aware of 26 individuals with Marburg virus disease, as confirmed by the Republic of Rwanda Ministry of Health. According to the Ministry, eight of those individuals have died. CDC is in communication with health officials in …

Oct 21, 2024 · CDC is raising awareness of the outbreak among healthcare providers in the United States, including providing the latest guidance on what to do if a patient is suspected of having Marburg virus disease.