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marburg virus

 

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Noun marburg virus has 1 sense
  1. Marburg virus - a filovirus that causes Marburg disease; carried by animals; can be used as a bioweapon
    --1 is a kind of
    filovirus
    --1 is a member of Filoviridae

Definitions from the Web

Marburg Virus

Definition: Marburg virus is a highly infectious virus belonging to the family Filoviridae, causing severe hemorrhagic fever in humans and non-human primates.

Usage

As a noun:

  1. The Marburg virus is known to cause outbreaks of hemorrhagic fever.
  2. Researchers are studying the genetic makeup of the Marburg virus.

As an adjective:

  1. The Marburg virus outbreak was devastating for the local community.
  2. Health officials implemented strict protocols to prevent the spread of Marburg virus.

Sample Sentences

Noun usage:

  1. The Marburg virus is a rare and deadly pathogen.
  2. Infected individuals usually exhibit symptoms of the Marburg virus within 5 to 10 days.
  3. In 1967, an outbreak of the Marburg virus occurred in Germany.

Adjective usage:

  1. Local authorities are working tirelessly to contain the Marburg virus.
  2. Efforts to develop a vaccine for Marburg virus are underway.
  3. The community is on high alert due to the recent Marburg virus cases.

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