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Marburg hemorrhagic fever (MHF), caused by Marburg virus, is a severe viral hemorrhagic disease characterized by initial fever and malaise followed by gastrointestinal symptoms, bleeding, shock, and multi-organ system failure.
Features include very common findings: Low white blood cell count (decreased total leukocyte count), Decreased total lymphocyte count, Elevated antibody levels (increased circulating immunoglobulin concentration), and Viremia and others; and common findings: Abnormal bleeding tendency (abnormal bleeding), Increased immature red blood cells (reticulocytosis), Fever, and Vomiting and others. 74 total HPO annotations.
Organ System | Phenotype Count | Example Features |
|---|---|---|
Digestive system | 11 |
Biomarker and diagnostic research for Marburg hemorrhagic fever has been reported in the published literature.
No approved treatments are currently available for Marburg hemorrhagic fever. An additional 1 compound holds orphan drug designation.
While no drugs are FDA-approved specifically for Marburg hemorrhagic fever, some of the following designated compounds may be used off-label in clinical practice. Treatment decisions should be made in consultation with a specialist familiar with this condition.
The following drugs have received orphan drug designation from the FDA for Marburg hemorrhagic fever. Orphan designation reflects regulatory interest and does not indicate approval for treatment.
Brand Name | Generic Name | Sponsor |
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Phenotype severity distribution: 5 very common features, 16 common features.
Estimated prevalence: <1 in 1,000,000 (VERY_RARE).
2 clinical trials registered, 1 recruiting. Interventions under study include biologic therapy and other interventions. Pipeline includes 1 PHASE2, 1 PHASE1. Research is primarily sponsored by academic and government institutions.
147 publications have been identified in PubMed for Marburg hemorrhagic fever. Research spans Epidemiology / Natural History (37%), Review / Meta-Analysis (17%), and Gene Therapy / Novel Therapeutics (16%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Disease patterns and progression | 54 |
Data assembled from 6 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 19, 2026, 4:39 PM UTC
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
Common questions about Marburg hemorrhagic fever
Elevated circulating hepatic transaminase concentration, Bloody diarrhea, Vomiting
Blood and immune system | 8 | Abnormality of the coagulation cascade, Excessive bleeding after a venipuncture, Low white blood cell count (decreased total leukocyte count) |
Brain and nerves | 6 | Atypical absence status epilepticus, Psychosis, Headache |
Lab test results | 4 | Elevated circulating hepatic transaminase concentration, Elevated creatine kinase (muscle enzyme) (elevated circulating creatine kinase concentration), Elevated creatinine (kidney function marker) (elevated circulating creatinine concentration) |
Heart and blood vessels | 3 | Tachycardia, Bradycardia, Pericarditis |
Bones and joints | 2 | Arthralgia, Joint inflammation (arthritis) |
Kidneys and urinary system | 2 | Elevated creatinine (kidney function marker) (elevated circulating creatinine concentration), Reduced kidney function (renal insufficiency) |
Skin | 2 | Maculopapular exanthema, Skin rash |
Eyes | 2 | Uveitis, Conjunctival hyperemia |
Metabolism | 1 | Fever |
Muscles | 1 | Myalgia |
Designated
Exclusivity End |
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Designation Status |
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An immunoglobulin subclass 1 (IgG1) human monoclonal antibody that targets the Marburg virus (MARV) glycoprotein | An immunoglobulin subclass 1 (IgG1) human monoclonal antibody that targets the Marburg virus (MARV) glycoprotein | Mapp Biopharmaceutical, Inc. | 2022 | — | Designated |
Gene therapy approaches for Marburg hemorrhagic fever have been reported in the published literature.
2 trials found
37%
Research summaries | 25 | 17% |
New treatment approaches | 23 | 16% |
Laboratory research | 21 | 14% |
Other research | 10 | 7% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 6 | 4% |
Patient case studies | 6 | 4% |
Clinical study results | 2 | 1% |
Jha AN (2026). [PMID: 42286255](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42286255/). *J Public Health Policy*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Ntirenganya F (2026). [PMID: 41354207](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41354207/). *International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Abera EG (2026). [PMID: 41906712](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41906712/). *Disaster Med Public Health Prep*. [Clinical Trial Publication]
Kar N (2026). [PMID: 41722733](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41722733/). *J Virol Methods*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Soni S (2026). [PMID: 35201704](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35201704/). *Unknown Journal*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Odoom T (2026). [PMID: 41716319](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41716319/). *Frontiers in veterinary science*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Muvunyi CM (2026). [PMID: 42119583](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42119583/). *Lancet Glob Health*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Biadgilign S (2026). [PMID: 42247433](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42247433/). *PLoS Negl Trop Dis*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Harelimana JD (2026). [PMID: 41916495](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41916495/). *Int J Infect Dis*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Schafer AM (2026). [PMID: 41884425](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41884425/). *Open Forum Infect Dis*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]