WHO confirms outbreak of Sudan virus in Uganda with high fatality rate

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed an outbreak of the Sudan virus, which has a 50% death rate. This follows the death of a 32-year-old nurse in Uganda, with nine confirmed cases reported so far. The virus, similar to Ebola, causes symptoms like unexplained bleeding, vomiting, and diarrhea. The nurse contracted the virus after an Ebola outbreak in Uganda began on January 29. Efforts are underway to deploy vaccine candidates and monoclonal antibody treatments, as there is currently no known vaccine for the Sudan virus. The CDC is sharing information to raise awareness about the outbreak.


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