Marburg Hemorrhagic Fever (Noun)
Meaning
A viral disease of green monkeys caused by the Marburg virus; when transmitted to humans it causes serious or fatal illness.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The Marburg hemorrhagic fever is a viral disease that affects green monkeys and can be transmitted to humans through contact with infected bodily fluids.
- Researchers have been studying the Marburg hemorrhagic fever to develop effective treatments and vaccines against the disease.
- The Marburg hemorrhagic fever has a high mortality rate, making it a significant public health concern in areas where outbreaks occur.
- In 1976, the Marburg hemorrhagic fever was first identified in humans in what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- The World Health Organization has implemented measures to prevent the spread of Marburg hemorrhagic fever in regions where the virus is prevalent.