Ethiopia has confirmed a deadly outbreak of Marburg virus in southern Ethiopia, bringing concerns for global health. According to Africa CDC, at least nine cases have been detected in the Jinka area, with a fatality rate estimated between 25% and 80%. The Marburg virus, similar to Ebola, causes severe bleeding, fever, vomiting, and diarrhea.
The World Health Organization confirmed the outbreak, stating that further epidemiological investigations are underway. Africa CDC expressed concern over the spread of the virus in east Africa, stating it would work closely with Ethiopian authorities to contain the outbreak.
This is not the first reported case of Marburg virus; an epidemic in Tanzania killed 10 people in January before being terminated in March. Rwanda also managed to stamp out its first known Marburg epidemic, causing 15 deaths in December last year.
Currently, there is no approved vaccine or antiviral treatment for the Marburg virus. However, oral rehydration and symptom treatment have been shown to increase patients' chances of survival. In a trial conducted by Rwanda's health authorities, an experimental vaccine from the US-based Sabin Vaccine Institute showed promise in preventing the spread of the virus.
Health experts are urged to exercise caution as this is not a disease easily contained.
The World Health Organization confirmed the outbreak, stating that further epidemiological investigations are underway. Africa CDC expressed concern over the spread of the virus in east Africa, stating it would work closely with Ethiopian authorities to contain the outbreak.
This is not the first reported case of Marburg virus; an epidemic in Tanzania killed 10 people in January before being terminated in March. Rwanda also managed to stamp out its first known Marburg epidemic, causing 15 deaths in December last year.
Currently, there is no approved vaccine or antiviral treatment for the Marburg virus. However, oral rehydration and symptom treatment have been shown to increase patients' chances of survival. In a trial conducted by Rwanda's health authorities, an experimental vaccine from the US-based Sabin Vaccine Institute showed promise in preventing the spread of the virus.
Health experts are urged to exercise caution as this is not a disease easily contained.
! like, i've heard of ebola before, but this one's even more deadly 
. what's really concerning is that there's no approved vaccine or treatment... how are they supposed to contain it? and 25-80% fatality rate? that's wild 
. i hope the researchers in rwanda's trial get their vaccine working ASAP 
, but for now, it's all about symptom relief and oral rehydration... ugh, just thinking about it is giving me chills 
. anyways, gotta keep an eye on this one 
that's so scary 
and another outbreak in africa after tanzania and rwanda 
i feel for those people over there 
hope they get that experimental vaccine working ASAP 
just read that there's another Marburg virus outbreak in Ethiopia... it's like we're seeing a pattern here, first Tanzania then Rwanda, now Ethiopia 
I'm worried because with no approved vaccine or treatment, how are they gonna contain this? 
the fact that the fatality rate is so high (25-80%) makes me nervous too 
I need to see more info on those experimental vaccines from the Sabin Vaccine Institute before I get my hopes up 
last year and now ethiopia 
, it's getting worse 
and what's the deal with all these viruses out there? can't they just make a cure already?! 
But for real though, 9 cases in one area is pretty alarming, especially if the fatality rate is that high. At least they're working on it... kinda sorta 
... Still no approved vaccine or treatment, so I guess we'll just have to wait and see how this all plays out 
... Fingers crossed for Ethiopia! 
. We need more R&D, stat! And let's be real, oral rehydration and symptom treatment are only gonna get you so far 
marburg virus, huh? similar to ebola, but less exciting, I suppose 
. 9 cases in ethiopia and who knows how many more? the fact that it's not even a new disease is what's worrying - like we haven't learned from the past 
. no approved vaccine or treatment yet? great, just what we need to deal with 
. seriously though, can we not have a break from all these viral outbreaks for a sec? 
africa cdc says they're working closely with ethiopian authorities to contain it... meanwhile, rwanda already got rid of its epidemic last year 
apparently there's no approved vaccine yet but oral rehydration can help increase survival chances 
I mean, can you believe it? Marburg virus is like the ultimate party crasher - shows up, causes chaos, and then disappears (until next time) 
. And now we're talking about 25-80% fatality rate? That's like a bad Netflix show where everyone dies 
I think its really worrying that we don't have an approved vaccine or treatment for Marburg yet, considering how deadly it sounds 
I hope the global health community works together to find a solution ASAP 
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. With the current situation in Africa, we need to be cautious and prepare for the worst. We've seen how quickly epidemics can spread before... like with Ebola 
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. However, more research is needed to ensure its efficacy and scalability. Until then, health experts must exercise extreme caution when dealing with this highly contagious and deadly virus. Containment efforts should prioritize the use of oral rehydration therapy and symptom treatment as a means to increase patient survival rates.
they gotta do sumthin ASAP 
n we dont wanna see it happen 
Rwanda's experimental vaccine showed promise 
. Can't we just find a cure for this already?! 
. And what about the ones who can't afford medical care? It's a nightmare situation... 
. This isn't just a health crisis, it's a global issue... we all need to pay attention 
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