Essays on Marburg Virus

Introduction

The Ebola virus has existed for centuries. Like all life forms and viruses, it has been changing and adapting since the beginning of time to survive. Despite this the disease did not make itself known until the twentieth century. However, once the virus revealed itself only three major outbreaks have occurred. There were two in 1976 and one which took started in 2014 (CDC, 2015). The latest outbreak has been the longest and worst, effecting numerous countries such as, Mali, Nigeria, Liberia and Senegal in West Africa (CDC, 2015). This paper will look at the scientific aspects of the ...

Definition:

Ebola virus, well known for its hemorrhagic effects produced inside as well as outside of body. This virus progresses with bleeding, which leads to organ failure and if not treated properly can also cause death. ("Ebola virus and Marburg virus - Mayo Clinic", 2016). Ebola is also termed as Ebola Hemorrhagic fever because of its hemorrhagic property and it is also known to cause the death of 90% effected people ("Ebola Virus: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention", 2016). There are 5 strains of this virus and four of them are known to cause deadly symptoms like hemorrhage. Ebola have its ...

Marburg Virus

Introduction Marburg virus refers to virus of the genus marbugvirus. The virus usually causes the Marburg Hemorrhagic Fever. The virus is said to have originated from Africa and specifically Central and East Africa. The virus got its name from the place where the first outbreak was discovered, Marburg in German. The virus infects both human beings and other animals, especially nonhuman primates. The virus usually lives in the animals hosts, and human being can easily contact the virus from the animals. After the initial transmission of the virus to human beings, the virus can be transmitted among ...