At present, there is no suitable vaccine to prevent Marburg fever . For this reason, it is important to adopt behaviors aimed at avoiding contagion.
In particular, travelers traveling to a country where a Marburg epidemic is taking place must adhere strictly to hygienic practices, such as washing their hands and avoiding touching objects that have come into contact with sick or dead people; in case of sudden onset fever, it is essential to contact a doctor immediately. Furthermore, the World Health Organization recommends not eating meat from wild animals, such as chimpanzees or monkeys.
In order to avoid transmission, all suspected cases require strict isolation in equipped facilities and the adoption of special handling procedures, in addition to the use of protective devices (masks, face shields, gowns and gloves).
