The term DEADLY AFRICAN VIRUS can be summarized by the crossword solution EBOLA, a virus that is native to Sub-Saharan Africa. Ebola is a severe and often fatal illness in humans, with a mortality rate of up to 90%. It is spread through contact with bodily fluids of an infected person or animal, and can cause fever, severe headaches, muscle pain, and fatigue. There is currently no vaccine or cure for Ebola, although treatments are being developed.