Q. With reference to Marburg Disease, consider the following statements:
1.Marburg virus originates in spiders.
2.Illness caused by Marburg virus begins abruptly with high fever.
3.There are no authorized vaccines or drugs to treat Marburg.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. Marburg virus originates in bats and spreads between people via close contact with the bodily fluids of infected people, or surfaces, like contaminated bedsheets.

Statement 2 and 3 are correct. Illness caused by Marburg virus begins abruptly with high fever. There are no authorized vaccines or drugs to treat Marburg, but rehydration treatment to alleviate symptoms can improve the chances of survival.

Source: ForumIAS