No approved vaccine exists for Bundibugyo Ebola strain, impacting outbreak response (washingtonpost.com)
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- No approved vaccine for Bundibugyo Ebola strain
- Bundibugyo strain prevalent in Uganda
- Vaccine research for rare strains neglected
"The Washington Post reports that no approved vaccine is available for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, and none is expected soon. This strain, found in Uganda, differs from Zaire and Sudan strains. The lack of a vaccine complicates outbreak containment and highlights gaps in vaccine development for rare strains."
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