Marburgvirus (also known as Marburgviruses, Marburg-like Viruses): A genus in the family FILOVIRIDAE consisting of one species (Lake Victoria marburgvirus) with several strains. The genus shows no antigenic cross-reactivity with EBOLAVIRUS.

NIH MeSH · D029024Organisms

Marburgvirus

Also known asMarburgviruses · Marburg-like Viruses · Marburg-like Virus · Marburg like Viruses · Marburg Virus · Marburg Viruses · Virus, Marburg · Lake Victoria marburgvirus · Frankfurt-Marburg Syndrome Virus · Frankfurt Marburg Syndrome Virus · Ravn Virus · Ravn Viruses

Definition

A genus in the family FILOVIRIDAE consisting of one species (Lake Victoria marburgvirus) with several strains. The genus shows no antigenic cross-reactivity with EBOLAVIRUS.

MeSH classification

  • B04.820.480.937.300.650

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Common questions about Marburgvirus

What does Marburgvirus mean in medicine?
A genus in the family FILOVIRIDAE consisting of one species (Lake Victoria marburgvirus) with several strains. The genus shows no antigenic cross-reactivity with EBOLAVIRUS. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Marburgvirus known by any other names?
Yes. Marburgvirus is also referred to as Marburgviruses, Marburg-like Viruses, Marburg-like Virus, Marburg like Viruses in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Marburgvirus sit in the medical classification?
Marburgvirus falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B04.820.480.937.300.650). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D029024) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗