Marburg Virus Disease

 Marburg is a rare, serve viral hemorrhagic fever that spreads by contact with blood or body fluids of an infected person, or by someone who has died from Marburg. It can also spread by contact with contaminated objects and some animals. Outbreaks occasionally occur in central African countries.

Symptoms include fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, rash, chest pain, sore throat, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or unexplained bleeding or bruising (late stage of illness). While trial vaccines are being utilized, there are no approved vaccines or treatments for Marburg at this time. 

Travelers to central Africa should review the CDC’s Travel Health Notices to learn the status of Marburg in their destination. Reconsider travel to locations rated Level 3 (Reconsider Nonessential Travel) or higher.