Marburg hemorrhagic fever secondary prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

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Secondary Prevention

  • If a patient is either suspected or confirmed to have Marburg hemorrhagic fever, barrier nursing techniques should be used to prevent direct physical contact with the patient.
  • Barrier nursing techniques include the following measures.
  • Wearing of protective gowns, gloves, and masks
  • Placing the infected individual in strict isolation
  • Sterilization or proper disposal of needles, equipment, and patient excretions.

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