Marburg virus disease: Emerging threat, pathogenesis, and global public health strategies

Table 6 Prevention and control

Category	Key strategies
Case management	Early diagnosis, isolation of confirmed cases, and supportive care to reduce mortality
Surveillance and contact tracing	Identifying cases, monitoring close contacts for 21 days, and implementing quarantine if necessary
Infection control in healthcare settings	Strict hand hygiene, PPE usage, safe injection practices, and handling of biological specimens in high-containment labs
Community awareness and engagement	Educating populations on transmission risks, reducing stigma, and encouraging early healthcare-seeking behavior
Preventing Bat-to-human transmission	Avoiding caves/mines with fruit bat colonies, using protective gear for workers in high-risk areas
Preventing human-to-human transmission	Avoiding contact with bodily fluids of infected individuals, using protective measures for caregivers and healthcare workers
Safe burial practices	Implementing protocols for dignified but safe burials, avoiding direct contact with deceased bodies
Public health measures	Restricting travel to and from outbreak zones, ensuring preparedness plans, and maintaining emergency stockpiles of PPE and diagnostic kits

PPE: Personal protective equipment.