Marburg hemorrhagic fever secondary prevention

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• 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.