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

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Factsheet about Marburg virus disease

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.