Marburg virus disease outbreak in Kween District Uganda, 2017: Epidemiological and laboratory findings.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In October 2017, a blood sample from a resident of Kween District, Eastern Uganda, tested positive for Marburg virus. Within 24 hour of confirmation, a rapid outbreak response was initiated. Here, we present results of epidemiological and laboratory investigations.

Methods

A district task force was activated consisting of specialised teams to conduct case finding, case management and isolation, contact listing and follow up, sample collection and testing, and community engagement. An ecological investigation was also carried out to identify the potential source of infection. Virus isolation and Next Generation sequencing were performed to identify the strain of Marburg virus.

Results

Seventy individuals (34 MVD suspected cases and 36 close contacts of con

SUBMITTER: Nyakarahuka L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6438581 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature