rare strain
Coverage of rare strain in the Nexus archive.
- Fighting Ebola means going door to door to explain that it’s real
Fighting Ebola involves door-to-door outreach to educate people about the disease. The rare strain has caused over 200 deaths and currently has no approved vaccine or treatment.
- Ebola outbreak caused by rare strain with no vaccine, warn experts as cases pass 900 and first Red Cross volunteers die from the virus
An Ebola outbreak caused by a rare strain with no available vaccine has resulted in over 900 cases and the deaths of Red Cross volunteers. Experts warn of the virus's severity and the lack of treatment options.
- Ebola outbreak raises fears of wider spread in Central Africa
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has caused over 900 suspected cases and more than 200 deaths, with health workers warning the toll is likely higher due to limited testing. Conflict, mistrust, and lack of treatment for the rare strain are complicating containment efforts.
- How did a rare strain of Ebola outrun doctors?
A rare strain of Ebola virus spread across two countries before being detected, highlighting challenges in identifying and containing emerging infectious diseases. The outbreak underscores the difficulty of tracking rare pathogens in early stages.