critical risk
Bundibugyo virus
Ebola (Bundibugyo)
When to seek urgent care: Emergency isolation and care immediately
Key facts
Family
Filoviridae
Type
RNA virus
Severity
Critical
Incubation
2-21 days
Vaccine
In development
Est. cases tracked
138
Symptoms
High feverBleedingVomitingDiarrheaFatigue
Transmission
Contact with body fluids
Prevention
Avoid contact with casesSafe burialsPPE
Treatment
Supportive care; experimental therapeutics
Related viruses (same family)
Ebola virus (Zaire)Marburg virusReston ebolavirusSudan ebolavirusTai Forest ebolavirusBombali ebolavirus
This page is educational information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. For health concerns, consult a qualified healthcare professional. In an emergency, call your local emergency number.