Marburg virus disease
Marburg virus disease is a rare and often fatal illness caused by the Marburg virus.
The Marburg virus can spread through:
- contact with infected animals
- contact with blood, body fluids (such as urine, saliva, semen, breast milk, sweat) or tissues of infected persons
- contact with objects (such as clothing, bedding, medical equipment) contaminated with infected body fluids
Outbreaks of Marburg virus disease are largely in Africa. There have not been any cases in Canada.
As long as precautions are taken, there is low risk of contracting Marburg virus disease in a country where the disease is present.
Services and information
Causes
Causes of the disease, how it's spread, and where it's found.
Symptoms
Main symptoms, what to look for and what to do if you become ill.
Risks
What the risks are and who is most at risk.
Treatment
How the disease is diagnosed and treatment options.
Prevention
How the disease can be prevented, vaccine information and additional measures.
Surveillance
How the disease is monitored.
Health Professionals
Disease description, epidemiology, publications and resources.