Doctors caution that in the early stages, it is difficult to identify Marburg since it might resemble other tropical illnesses like malaria and Ebola. Issues brought up
Experts believe Marburg was the origin of the unexpected disease that killed five individuals and sickened six others earlier this month, prompting officials to voice worries.
All of the reported cases to far have been documented in the districts of Biharamulo and Muleba in the northeastern Kagera area, where the WHO has sent its specialist teams.
Since the virus has a case-fatality ratio of up to 88 percent, medical professionals are cautioning that it may spread to nearby nations like Rwanda and Burundi. They have also issued a warning for travelers.
“The global risk is currently assessed as low,” the WHO said. Although there are worries about possible threats, there is yet no documented worldwide spread.
The announcement that it has expanded to Tanzania coincides with the conclusion of a Marburg epidemic in Rwanda that killed 15 people and infected 66 only one month ago.
