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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
2025Uganda · Kampala, Mbale, Wakiso14428.6%
2022–2023Uganda · Mubende District, then nine districts including Kampala suburbs1647747.0%
2012Uganda · Kibaale District241770.8%
2004Sudan · Yambio17741.2%
2000–2001Uganda · Gulu, Masindi, Mbarara42522452.7%
1979Sudan · Nzara, Maridi342264.7%
1976Sudan · Nzara, Maridi, Tumbura, Juba28415153.2%