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The Most Common Infectious Diseases in Africa
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What do you know about prevention?
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When you think of this disease, what is a major fact that comes to mind?
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Common Infectious Diseases of Africa Introduction
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Anthrax
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Avian Influenza
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Chikungunya
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Cholera
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Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF)
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Dengue Fever
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Ebola
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Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
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Hepatitis C
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Hepatitis E
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H.I.V.
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Lassa Fever
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Malaria
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Marburg Viral Disease
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Measles
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Meningococcal Meningitis
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Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
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Monkey Pox
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Plague
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Polio
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Rift Valley Fever
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Tuberculosis
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Yellow Fever
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Zika Virus
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Marburg Viral Disease

Marburg virus disease (MVD) is a rare and deadly disease caused by the Marburg virus.
The Marburg virus is a member of the filovirus family, which includes Ebola virus.
Marburg virus disease occurs in Africa and has been associated with contact with infected bats or monkeys.
The Marburg virus is spread through contact with the blood or body fluids of an infected person.
Marburg virus disease can cause severe hemorrhagic fever, which can lead to organ failure and death.
There is no specific treatment for Marburg virus disease, and the only way to prevent it is to avoid contact with infected animals or people.