Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever Associated with Novel Virus Strain, Uganda, 2007–2008

Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever Associated with Novel Virus Strain, Uganda, 2007–2008

During August 2007–February 2008, the novel Bundibugyo ebolavirus species was identified during an outbreak of Ebola viral hemorrhagic fever in Bundibugyo district, western Uganda. To characterize the outbreak as a requisite for determining response, we instituted a case-series investigation. We ide...

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Main Authors: Joseph F. Wamala, Luswa Lukwago, Mugagga Malimbo, Patrick Nguku, Zabulon Yoti, Monica Musenero, Jackson Amone, William Mbabazi, Miriam Nanyunja, Sam Zaramba, Alex Opio, Julius J. Lutwama, Ambrose O. Talisuna, Sam I. Okware
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2010-07-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Ebola virus
Ebola hemorrhagic fever
hemorrhagic fever
filovirus
viruses
research
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/16/7/09-1525_article

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