Lassa fever is a major public health challenge in West Africa, with Nigeria bearing the highest burden. It is an acute viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF) caused by the Lassa virus. The natural reservoir for the virus is the Mastomys natalensis rodent (commonly known as the multimammate rat). Other rodents that carry the virus have also been identified.
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Showing posts with label Lassa fever Outbreak in Nigeria. Show all posts
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Thursday, 23 January 2020
Thursday, 24 January 2019
Nigeria Declares Lassa Fever Outbreak, Activates Emergency Response
Sunday, 7 February 2016
Lassa Fever Kills Over 100 In 19 Nigerian States - Latest Figures
A pervading Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria has killed about 101 people, as West Africa battles to contain a flare up of the virus, according to data from the nation’s health authorities released Saturday. Nigeria Centre for Disease (NCDC) statistics show that reported cases of the haemorrhagic disease — both confirmed and suspected — stood at 175 with a total of 101 deaths since August.
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