Article
Molecular characterization of the 2022 Sudan virus disease outbreak in Uganda.
Journal of virology - 31 Oct 2023
Balinandi Stephen, Whitmer Shannon, Mulei Sophia, Nassuna Charity, Pimundu Godfrey, Muyigi Tonny, Kainulainen Markus, Shedroff Elizabeth, Krapiunaya Inna, Scholte Florine, Nyakarahuka Luke, Tumusiime Alex, Kyondo Jackson, Baluku Jimmy, Kiconco Jocelyn, Harris Julie R, Ario Alex R, Kagirita Atek, Bosa Henry K, Ssewanyana Isaac, Nabadda Susan, Mwebesa Henry G, Aceng Jane R, Atwine Diana, Lutwama Julius J, Shoemaker Trevor R, Montgomery Joel M, Kaleebu Pontiano, Klena John D
Abstract excerpt
IMPORTANCE: Ebola disease (EBOD) is a public health threat with a high case fatality rate. Most EBOD outbreaks have occurred in remote locations, but the 2013-2016 Western Africa outbreak demonstrated how devastating EBOD can be when it reaches an urban population. Here, the 2022 Sudan virus disease (SVD) outbreak in Mubende District, Uganda, is summarized, and the genetic relatedness of the new variant is...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
