Marburg
Hemorrhagic Fever
It is a very
severe disease of humans and non-human primates which are caused by Marburg
viruses and ravn virus.
SYMPTOMS:
The disease shows the presence of
macula papular rash, petechiae, purpura and ecchymoses. Symptoms include
dyspnoea, oedema and conjunctival injection. Later stages lead to coma and
death. It also leads to multiple organ dysfunction syndrome and focal tissue
necrosis.
DIAGNOSIS:
It is based on clinical features.
Immuno fluorescense assay is also done.
TREATMENT:
There are no specific treatments.
Treatments are based on symptoms.
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