Days after Guinea confirmed the death of a person infected with the Marburg virus, the World Health Organization (WHO) said that about 150 contacts, including three family members and a health worker, have been identified so far. On Friday, Guinea informed the UN health agency of a case of Marburg virus disease in the country’s southwest. The patient, also the first known case of Marburg in West Africa, died 8 days after the onset of symptoms. Also Read | Guinea confirms first case of Marburg disease: All you need to knowThe natural reservoir of the Marburg virus is the African fruit bat. According to the WHO, the incubation period for Marburg virus disease varies from 2 to 21 days.

Source: Hindustan Times August 11, 2021 15:22 UTC