Today, 2017 Uganda Marburg virus outbreak is a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide range of people and communities. Whether due to its impact on society, its cultural relevance or its importance in the academic field, 2017 Uganda Marburg virus outbreak has captured the attention of many, generating debates, reflections and research around this topic. From different perspectives and approaches, 2017 Uganda Marburg virus outbreak has aroused great interest due to its influence on various aspects of daily life. In this article, we will explore different facets of 2017 Uganda Marburg virus outbreak, analyzing its importance, implications and possible future developments.
Disease outbreak in Uganda
Uganda Marburg outbreak 2017
Initial case= 25 September 2017 Declared ended= 2 December 2017
Uganda
Confirmed cases
2
Probable cases
1
Deaths
3
The 2017 Uganda Marburg virus outbreak was confirmed by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 20 October 2017 after there had been an initial fatality due to the virus.
The Ugandan Ministry of Health indicated that an individual had died of the virus on 19 October; the following day, 20 October, WHO released a press statement regarding the matter. The eastern part of the country is the affected area where the cases have occurred. On 22 October, it was reported that 55 individuals were under surveillance for the virus. On 25 October, the number of individuals rose to 155 in terms of contact tracing
The Marburg virus is considered a filovirus, which is the same as the Ebola virus in terms of viral classification. According to Mehedi, et al. macrophages, monocytes, and dendritic cells, are what the virus attacks due to their importance in the human bodies normal mechanism
According to the World Health Organization there is currently no treatment for the disease.
As of 11 November 2017, according to the Ministry of Health no new cases have been reported to this point the report originates from Kampala.
On 8 December the World Health Organization declared the end to the outbreak in the country of Uganda due to two 21-day quarantine periods