Marburg Virus Disease (MVD)

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About Marburg Virus Disease (MVD)

According to the National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center (NETEC), Marburg virus disease (MVD) is a rare yet severe illness caused by the Marburg virus, which belongs to the same viral family (filovirus) as Ebola. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the majority of MVD outbreaks have occurred in Sub-Saharan Africa; however, the virus can spread globally through infected travelers or accidental laboratory infections.

Currently, there are no Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved vaccines or treatments for MVD. In the absence of early diagnosis and appropriate supportive care, the mortality rate for MVD ranges from 23% to 90%. With prompt intensive supportive care and fluid replacement, it is possible to achieve lower mortality rates.