Deadly Ebola virus with no cure kills over 100 in Congo. Here’s what we know

• An outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo virus, a type of Ebola virus, has caused nearly 120 deaths in Congo.
• Unlike more common Ebola strains, there are currently no specific treatments or vaccines available for Bundibugyo virus, complicating the response.
• Bundibugyo virus spreads through close contact with bodily fluids of sick or deceased patients, posing the highest risk to healthcare workers and family members.
• While potentially less lethal than the Zaire virus, Bundibugyo still has a mortality rate exceeding 30%, making it extremely dangerous.
• Containment efforts rely on basic public health measures, including early identification, isolation of cases, contact tracing, supportive medical care, public education, and ensuring safe burial practices.

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What to know about the Bundibugyo virus, a species of Ebola causing an outbreak in Congo