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Ebola Bundibugyo Virus: Kenya Confirms First Death In Case Imported From Congo

Ebola Bundibugyo Virus: Kenya Confirms First Death in Case Imported From Congo

A Kenyan citizen who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (<span>DRC</span>) for the past seven years has become the first person to die of <span>Ebola Bundibugyo virus</span> in Kenya.

According to Health Minister Aden Duale, the patient fell ill about a month ago and was treated at several hospitals in the DRC before traveling to Nairobi. The patient died days after arriving in the Kenyan capital, Reuters reported.

<h2>How Did the Patient Enter Kenya?</h2>

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Duale said the patient boarded a flight on Saturday and underwent routine public health screening at Nairobi's main airport before being taken to a hospital by a relative.

The patient had traveled from the DRC via Uganda and was later isolated and treated at <span>Nairobi Hospital</span> after developing symptoms associated with viral hemorrhagic fever.

The patient died late Monday while receiving treatment.

Kenyan health authorities have placed the country on high alert and are monitoring for possible additional cases. At least 28 contacts, including family members and healthcare workers who cared for the patient, have been identified.

Authorities are also tracing 23 passengers and four crew members who traveled on the same flight. The contacts will remain under monitoring for 21 days and will be released after testing negative for the virus, Patrick Amoth, the ministry's director, said.

The patient is to be buried within 24 hours in accordance with recommended public health protocols.

<h2>What Symptoms Did the Patient Develop?</h2>

Duale confirmed that testing showed the patient was infected with the <span>Bundibugyo</span> species of Ebola virus.

After being taken to Nairobi Hospital, the patient was transferred to an isolation facility built during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The patient developed "fever, chills, intense fatigue and weakness, painful swallowing, muscle pain and bleeding under the skin," Duale said.

"Doctors suspected a viral hemorrhagic fever based on his symptoms and travel history and collected samples for testing. The sample tested positive for <span>Ebola Bundibugyo</span> virus," he added.

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According to the WHO, the DRC has recorded 4,082 deaths among 8,463 cases since the emergence of the Bundibugyo species earlier this year. It is the second most deadly known outbreak of the disease.

Shortly after the DRC declared an Ebola outbreak in May, cases were also reported in Uganda, where two people died. The WHO declared Uganda free of the disease in August.

Since then, cases have continued to be reported in the DRC, while Kenya is now monitoring contacts linked to the imported case.

<h2>What Is Bundibugyo Virus Disease?</h2>

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Bundibugyo virus disease is a rare and deadly illness that has caused outbreaks in several African countries in the past.

It is distinctly different from other known ebolaviruses like the Zaire ebolavirus or Sudan ebolavirus. The 2007 outbreak, where Bundibugyo was detected for the first time, resulted in over 100 cases and was officially declared over in early 2008.

According to the US CDC, the Bundibugyo strain is spread by contact with the blood or body fluids of a person who is infected with or has died from BVD.

It is also spread by contact with contaminated objects (such as clothing, bedding, needles, and medical equipment), or by contact with animals, such as bats and nonhuman primates, that are infected with BVD.

Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle pain, weakness, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain, and unexplained bleeding or bruising (a late stage of illness).

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A Kenyan citizen who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for the past seven years has become the first person to die of Ebola Bundibugyo virus in Kenya.According to Health Minister Aden Duale, the patient fell ill about a month ago and was treated at several hospitals in the DRC before traveling to Nairobi. The patient died days after arriving in the Kenyan capital, Reuters reported.How Did the Patient Enter Kenya?Also read: Ebola Bundibugyo Virus: American Health Worker Had 10x Higher Viral Load In Throat Than BloodDuale said the patient boarded a flight on Saturday and underwent routine public health screening at Nairobi's main airport before being taken to a hospital by a relative.The patient had traveled from the DRC via Uganda and was later isolated and treated at Nairobi Hospital after developing symptoms associated with viral hemorrhagic fever.The patient died late Monday while receiving treatment.Kenyan health authorities have placed the country on high alert and are monitoring for possible additional cases. At least 28 contacts, including family members and healthcare workers who cared for the patient, have been identified.Authorities are also tracing 23 passengers and four crew members who traveled on the same flight. The contacts will remain under monitoring for 21 days and will be released after testing negative for the virus, Patrick Amoth, the ministry's director, said.The patient is to be buried within 24 hours in accordance with recommended public health protocols.What Symptoms Did the Patient Develop?Duale confirmed that testing showed the patient was infected with the Bundibugyo species of Ebola virus.After being taken to Nairobi Hospital, the patient was transferred to an isolation facility built during the COVID-19 pandemic.The patient developed "fever, chills, intense fatigue and weakness, painful swallowing, muscle pain and bleeding under the skin," Duale said."Doctors suspected a viral hemorrhagic fever based on his symptoms and travel history and collected samples for testing. The sample tested positive for Ebola Bundibugyo virus," he added.Read More: Ebola Bundibugyo Strain: All You Should Know About The Rare VirusEbola Situation in CongoAccording to the WHO, the DRC has recorded 4,082 deaths among 8,463 cases since the emergence of the Bundibugyo species earlier this year. It is the second most deadly known outbreak of the disease.Shortly after the DRC declared an Ebola outbreak in May, cases were also reported in Uganda, where two people died. The WHO declared Uganda free of the disease in August.Since then, cases have continued to be reported in the DRC, while Kenya is now monitoring contacts linked to the imported case.What Is Bundibugyo Virus Disease?READ: Can Obeldesivir Prevent Ebola Symptoms After Exposure? Drug Trial Moves Forward As Death Toll Crosses 4,000Bundibugyo virus disease is a rare and deadly illness that has caused outbreaks in several African countries in the past.It is distinctly different from other known ebolaviruses like the Zaire ebolavirus or Sudan ebolavirus. The 2007 outbreak, where Bundibugyo was detected for the first time, resulted in over 100 cases and was officially declared over in early 2008.According to the US CDC, the Bundibugyo strain is spread by contact with the blood or body fluids of a person who is infected with or has died from BVD.It is also spread by contact with contaminated objects (such as clothing, bedding, needles, and medical equipment), or by contact with animals, such as bats and nonhuman primates, that are infected with BVD.Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle pain, weakness, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain, and unexplained bleeding or bruising (a late stage of illness).

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