What is the risk of Marburg infiltration of Ho Chi Minh City?
The Rwanda Ministry of Health (African country) issued a notice of the Marburg virus translation for the first time in the country.As of October 1, the country has recorded a total of 58 cases of Marburg virus disease (MVD), of which 13 deaths (according to the update of the World Health Organization - WHO).The 22% death rate is reported in Rwanda.
Take measures to control Marburg disease in Rwanda (Source: WHO)
WHO assesses the risk of the above -mentioned epidemic outbreak is very high at the national level, high at Africa and low at the global level.
Commenting on the risk of Marburg disease in Ho Chi Minh City, the Department of Health said the risk is not high but can still occur.To ensure safety, Ho Chi Minh City applies preventive measures.
Specifically: About air, this risk is quite low because there is no direct flight from Rwanda to Ho Chi Minh City.At the same time, passengers are also screened before exit.
For maritime roads, the ability to penetrate is very low because Rwanda has only one seaport in Kigali and no boats directly come from this port.In addition, the shipping time from Africa to Ho Chi Minh City lasts from 25 to 40 days, longer than the maximum incubation period of the Marburg virus is 21 days.
Facing the epidemic situation always fluctuating in the world, the Ho Chi Minh City health sector has actively implemented control measures.Specifically: update information about the marburg virus and new infectious diseases;closely monitor passengers from the translation areas;Ready to intervene if the disease is detected.At the same time, communication campaigns raise awareness about the risk of infection and personal protection are also done to limit the spread of the community.
Ho Chi Minh City health sector recommends that people restrict tourism to translation countries.If there is a suspected symptom after returning from the epidemic area, it is necessary to declare adequate health for timely diagnosis and treatment.
Marburg suddenly started with symptoms of high fever, severe headaches and discomfort.Muscle aches are common, on the third day, the patient may undergo diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.The rash does not appear from 2 to 7 days after the onset of symptoms.On Thursday, hemorrhage may occur, including blood in vomiting and stool, nose bleeding, gums, vagina and at venous injection sites.Darkness usually occurs in 8 to 9 days, mainly due to serious and shocking blood loss, with an average mortality rate of about 50%.
Most of the outbreaks occurred in Sahara but the virus spread globally through tourists and laboratory staff.Next Rwanda countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and the Unified Republic of Tanzania have recorded outbreaks.Most recently, the equatorial Guinea and the Unified Republic of Tanzania have experienced outbreaks from February to June 2023. Currently, no vaccines or antiviral drugs have been approved.
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What is the risk of Marburg infiltration of Ho Chi Minh City?