Where is Marburg located?

www.marburg.de. Marburg is a university town in the German federal state ( Bundesland) of Hesse, capital of the Marburg-Biedenkopf district ( Landkreis ). The town area spreads along the valley of the river Lahn and has a population of approximately 72,000.

What is Marburg virus disease (MVD)?

Marburg virus disease (MVD) is a rare but severe hemorrhagic fever which affects both people and non-human primates. MVD is caused by the Marburg virus, a genetically unique zoonotic (or, animal-borne) RNA virus of the filovirus family. The six species of Ebola virus are the only other known members of the filovirus family.

Who is Marburg wallpaper factory?

The Marburg Wallpaper Factory is a medium-sized family firm, led by the fifth generation of the founding family. All our production facilities are in Kirchhain, not far from Marburg, in Hesse.

Who is the mayor of Marburg?

The mayor of Marburg, Thomas Spies, in office since December 2015, and his predecessor Egon Vaupel (directly elected in January 2005), are from the Social Democratic Party of Germany. His deputy, the head of the building and youth departments, Dr. Franz Kahle, is from Alliance ’90/The Greens.

What makes Marburg so special?

But Marburg also draws attention with innovative cooperations: the traditional German manufacturer has thrilled lovers of high-quality wall design all over the world with a cooperation with the well-known home and living magazine “Zuhause Wohnen,” among others.

Why choose marborg industries?

MarBorg Industries provides innovative solutions to our community’s waste management and construction services needs through sustainable practices that preserve and improve our local environment for future generations.

What is the coat of arms of Marburg?

Marburg’s coat of arms shows a Hessian landgrave riding a white horse with a flag and a shield on a red background. The shield shows the red-and-white-striped Hessian lion, also to be seen on Hessen’s state arms, and the flag shows a stylized M, blue on gold (or yellow).

What are the Marburg Files?

The Marburg files are a collection of top-secret German records made up of more than 400 tons of archives from the Foreign Minister of Nazi Germany, Joachim von Ribbentrop. The files were originally discovered by American troops at Schloss Marburg in Germany in May of 1945. All of the material was taken to Marburg Castle to be examined

Is Marburg virus similar to Ebola virus disease?

However, as Marburg virus is in the same family as the virus that causes Ebola virus disease, it can be assumed that virus persistence in body fluids may be similar.

What are the risk factors for Marburg virus infection?

In previous outbreaks, people who have handled infected non-human primates or have come in direct contact with their body fluids have become infected with Marburg virus. Laboratory exposures can also occur when lab staff handle live Marburg virus. *Data on Marburg virus is limited.