Outbreak of a Rare Species: Lessons from the Bundibugyo Virus The latest Ebola outbreak in Congo, caused by the less common Bundibugyo virus, has left nearly 120 people dead with no specific treatments or vaccines available.
Responders are resorting to basic supportive medical care, such as administering IV fluids and oral hydration, to manage patients' symptoms.
The rarity of the Bundibugyo virus is a complicating factor, but it's not the only issue at play.