Deadly viruses in Africa

The new variant of the MPOX virus has been identified in several countries in the region, raising concerns due to its potential for wider transmission across age groups, particularly young children. Marburg virus and Ravn virus of the species Orthomarburgvirus marburgense are the causative agents of MVM, which has a case fatality rate of up to 88% but can be significantly lower with prompt and quality care. Zika virus is a flavivirus primarily transmitted through the bites of infected Aedes mosquitoes.