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[Marburg virus disease in travellers]
Maude Blandenier1, Frédérique Jacquerioz2,3
1Faculté de médecine, Université de Genève, 1211 Genève 4.
Revue Medicale Suisse
|May 2, 2024
Summary
Marburg virus disease (MVD) is a rare but severe illness. Travelers should avoid bat-inhabited areas due to potential exposure risks, as no specific treatments are currently available.
Area of Science:
- * Virology and infectious diseases.
- * Zoonotic disease epidemiology.
Context:
- * Marburg virus disease (MVD) previously endemic to Central Africa has expanded to West Africa, including Guinea, Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, and Tanzania.
- * Human infection occurs through direct contact with infected bats (Roussettus aegyptiacus) or through close contact with infected individuals.
- * Travel-related cases, including one in 2008 linked to bat cave exploration, highlight the risk of MVD transmission across regions.
Purpose:
- * To inform about the expanding geographical distribution of Marburg virus disease.
- * To detail the transmission routes of Marburg virus disease.
- * To emphasize the lack of specific treatments and vaccines for MVD.
Summary:
- * Marburg virus disease (MVD) is an exceptional viral hemorrhagic fever.
- * Recent outbreaks in West Africa signify an expanded geographical range.
- * Transmission is linked to specific bat species and human-to-human contact.
- * No specific treatments or vaccines are currently available for MVD.
Impact:
- * Increased awareness for travelers regarding MVD risks in affected regions.
- * Highlights the need for enhanced surveillance and control measures in newly affected areas.
- * Underscores the importance of avoiding contact with bats and infected individuals to prevent transmission.
