18 January 2024
They are rare but potentially fatal viral infections because they can cause severe bleeding and multiple organ failures.
Ebola and Marburg viruses are transmitted through direct contact with:
These viruses are transmitted when symptoms occur, which can appear suddenly between eight and ten days after exposure to the virus.
If not diagnosed and treated in time, Ebola and Marburg viruses can cause dehydration, a sudden drop in blood pressure, arrhythmias, and death.
The diagnosis of these viruses can be complex, since they share similar symptoms to other infectious processes, so once the doctor analyzes your symptoms and clinical history, they will perform a physical examination and request the following tests to help them corroborate that it is the Ebola or Marburg virus, such as:
Since these are viral diseases, no medicines cure the infection so you will remain hospitalized, isolated from other patients, to be constantly monitored.
Treatment will depend on the severity of the symptoms but typically includes:
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