The Shadows of Ignorance: Why Rare Viruses Like Bundibugyo Must Not Be Forgotten As the world continues to pour resources into fighting familiar foes like Ebola, it's easy to overlook the quiet threats lurking in the shadows.
However, the recent outbreak of Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo is a stark reminder that even the rarest of diseases can become major players when diagnosis and treatment options are limited.
Bundibugyo may not be as well known as its Ebola cousin, but it's just as deadly.