BANDAR LAMPUNG, RADARLAMPUNG.CO.ID - The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemenkes RI) is known to have issued an appeal to the public regarding the spread of the virus.
The public is urged to be aware of the spread of the Marburg virus, which can cause dengue fever.
The Marburg virus has become a source of dengue fever, which has colonized the territory of Equatorial Guinea, Africa.
The case fatality of the Marburg virus is also very high, and it has the potential to be contagious with a percentage of up to 88 percent.
BACA JUGA: Benefits of A Good Afternoon Nap For Health
This was monitored by Radarlampung.co.id from the Instagram account @kemenkes_ri on March 30, 2023.
For those who don't know, the Marburg virus is also known as a filovirus.
With a fatality rate of 88 percent, the Marburg virus is one of the deadliest viruses in the world.
Then the general symptoms of this virus are almost identical to those of other similar diseases, namely malaria, typhoid, and dengue fever.
BACA JUGA: A Vulnerable Occupation: Working Too Hard Can Cause Chronic Lung Disease
The common symptoms that appear make it difficult to identify.
High fever, headaches, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or even bleeding can also be some of the common symptoms caused by this Marburg virus.
For information, there is no vaccine available in the world to treat or prevent the body from being infected with this virus.
This should be a concern for the whole community, which should remain vigilant.
BACA JUGA: Be Alert: Burnout Can Chronically Harm Your Body