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From Penn State:

VIRUS: Filovirus - Ebola
Ebola is a fast-acting deadly virus that is practically identical to Marburg virus. Periodic outbreaks have occured in Zaire, Sudan and Uganda. Transmission between humans occurs by direct contact with infected blood or pulmonary secretions, and by inhalation. Case fatality rates are between 22% and 88%. The ultimate reservoir appears to be rodents, bats, or monkeys.

PATHOGENICITY
Type: Communicable
Disease Symptoms: hemorrhagic fever
Point of Infection: Upper Respiratory Tract
Incubation Period: 7 days
Duration of Illness: 7-21 days

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There is currently an outbreak of Ebola in Uganda of the Sudan variety. So far 14 reported dead. Don’t go to restaurants frequented by Ugandans, especially new arrivals.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/29/world/africa/ebola-outbreak-kills-14-in-midwestern-uganda.html