When to See a Health-care Provider

Any personnel who think they have been exposed to Marburg virus either through travel, assisting an ill passenger, handling a contaminated package, or cleaning a contaminated aircraft should take the following precautions:

• Notify your employer immediately.
  
• Monitor your health for 10 days following the exposure. If you develop sudden fever, chills, muscle aches, rash, or other symptoms consistent with Marburg virus infection, you should seek immediate medical attention.
1. Before visiting a doctor’s office, alert the health-care provider, clinic, or emergency room in advance about the possible exposure to Marburg virus, so that arrangements can be made to prevent transmission to others in the health-care setting.
2. When traveling to a health-care provider, limit your contact with others. All other travel should be avoided.

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