Marburg virus disease outbreaks in Africa as of 31 May 2022

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Map and table showing information on cases of Marburg virus disease outbreaks in Africa as of 31 May 2022.
Marburg virus disease outbreaks in Africa as of 31 May 2022

Marburg virus disease outbreaks in Africa as of 31 May 2022

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Marburg virus disease (MVD), formerly known as Marburg haemorrhagic fever, is a severe disease in humans caused by Marburg marburgvirus (MARV). Although MVD is uncommon, MARV has the potential to cause epidemics with significant case fatality rates.