Uganda’s Ebola outbreak: Vaccine trial for Sudan strain begins

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Uganda launches trial of Ebola vaccine for Sudan strain following outbreak that killed one and infected two. Vaccine by International Aids Vaccine Initiative given to first participant. No approved vaccine for Sudan strain; Zaire strain has one. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, and bleeding. Sudan Ebola virus kills at least 40% of infected. Transmitted through bodily fluids.

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