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Sudan virus

Second most common ebolavirus species causing human outbreaks. Has caused recurring outbreaks in Sudan and Uganda. No approved vaccines or therapeutics target Sudan virus; investigational candidates exist but did not deploy in time for the 2022–2023 Mubende outbreak.

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Nom scientifique
Sudan ebolavirus
Abréviation
SUDV
Découvert
1976 · Nzara, southern Sudan (now South Sudan)
Pathogène chez l'humain
Oui
Létalité historique
40–70%
Épidémies reconnues
8
Hôte naturel
Reservoir not definitively identified. Fruit bats remain the leading hypothesis, consistent with Zaire ebolavirus ecology.
Notes sur la létalité
CFR typically lower than Zaire ebolavirus but still severe. Uganda 2000–2001 outbreak: 53%. Uganda 2022–2023 Mubende outbreak: 47%.

Épidémies reconnues de Sudan virus

AnnéeLieuCasDécèsLétalité
2025 Uganda · Kampala, Mbale, Wakiso 14 4 28.6%
2022–2023 Uganda · Mubende District, then nine districts including Kampala suburbs 164 77 47.0%
2012 Uganda · Kibaale District 24 17 70.8%
2004 Sudan · Yambio 17 7 41.2%
2000–2001 Uganda · Gulu, Masindi, Mbarara 425 224 52.7%
1979 Sudan · Nzara, Maridi 34 22 64.7%
1976 Sudan · Nzara, Maridi, Tumbura, Juba 284 151 53.2%