Along with the Marburg virus it makes up a group known as filoviruses due to their ropelike shape.
Its exact place of origin is unknown, as is its host. Many believe the host must reside in Kitum Cave. Along with the Marburg virus it makes up a group known as filoviruses due to their ropelike shape. There are three strains currently known -- Sudan, Reston, and Zaire, though Reston is apparently not transmissible to humans. FTP, name this usually fatal virus, subject of the book The Hot Zone.
Its exact place of origin is unknown, as is its host. Many believe the host must reside in Kitum Cave.
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