marburg hemorrhagic fever

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Definition

Noun: 1. A severe viral disease: Marburg hemorrhagic fever is a rare but severe and often fatal illness in humans, caused by the Marburg virus. 2. A zoonotic disease: The virus is initially hosted by animals, specifically African fruit bats, and can be transmitted to primates, including humans. 3. A type of viral hemorrhagic fever: It is characterized by symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, muscle pain, and, as it progresses, bleeding (hemorrhage) from multiple sites in the body.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The outbreak of Marburg hemorrhagic fever was contained by strict quarantine measures.
    • Researchers are studying the transmission patterns of Marburg hemorrhagic fever.
    • There is no specific antiviral treatment for Marburg hemorrhagic fever; care is primarily supportive.
Advanced Usage
  • "Case of Marburg hemorrhagic fever": Used to refer to a specific diagnosed instance of the disease.
    • Health officials confirmed a new case of Marburg hemorrhagic fever in the region.
  • "Marburg hemorrhagic fever virus": Refers specifically to the pathogen that causes the disease. (Note: This is a compound term listed separately as a variant).
  • The disease is often discussed in the context of biosafety level 4 (BSL-4) pathogens due to its high lethality and lack of treatment.
Variants and Related Words
  • Marburg disease: A shorter, synonymous name for Marburg hemorrhagic fever.
  • Marburg virus disease (MVD): The official name used by the World Health Organization (WHO).
  • Marburg virus: The specific filovirus that causes Marburg hemorrhagic fever.
Synonyms
  • Marburg disease
  • Marburg virus disease (MVD)
Related Terms and Context
  • Hemorrhagic fever: The broader category of diseases to which Marburg belongs, which also includes Ebola virus disease.
  • Filoviridae: The virus family that includes both the Marburg and Ebola viruses.
  • Zoonosis: An infectious disease that is transmitted from animals to humans. Marburg hemorrhagic fever is a zoonotic disease.
  • Outbreak: A sudden increase in occurrences of a disease. Marburg hemorrhagic fever is monitored for potential outbreaks.
Noun
  1. a viral disease of green monkeys caused by the Marburg virus; when transmitted to humans it causes serious or fatal illness

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