Marburg Virus Disease in Tanzania: The most recent outbreak

Dear EditorMarburg virus (MARV) is a member of the filoviridae family causing viral haemorrhagic fever.After conducting laboratory tests in response to reports of cases and fatalities in the nation's north-western Kagera district, Tanzania today verified it's first-ever cases of the Marburg Virus Disease [1].Following the onset of symptoms such as fever, vomiting, bleeding, and kidney failure in eight persons, Tanzania's National Public Health Laboratory examined samples to identify the illness's source.Of the eight cases, five have resulted in death, one of whom was a healthcare worker [1].The other three are still being treated.A total of 161 contacts have been found and are being kept under vigilance [1].With Case Fatality Rate ranging from 24.0% to 90.0%, high virulence and symptomatic management, community engagement has become quintessential in containing the outbreak [2].