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Marburg Hemorrhagic Fever

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Marburg Hemorrhagic Fever Definition

Common names:

Fever Marburg Hemorrhagic
Marburg Hemorrhagic Fever

A person with Marburg hemorrhagic fever has a life threatening infection caused by the Marburg virus. The virus destroys white blood cells and blood vessels.

There have been no reported cases of Marburg fever in the US. Marburg infections have only been found in Africa.

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Last Updated: Sep 12, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Marburg Hemorrhagic Fever References:

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