Bundibugyo

The Bundibugyo Ebola virus is a rare and deadly disease caused by a specific strain of the Ebola virus. It naturally infects animals, mainly fruit bats, but can be transmitted to humans through close contact. The Bundibugyo species has only caused two outbreaks before, in 2007 and another recent incident. The current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in an estimated 131 deaths from 513 suspected cases, prompting a WHO emergency committee meeting to discuss vaccine options. This outbreak is being closely monitored due to its severity and the need for effective treatment and prevention strategies.