Lassa fever kills forty in ten states, other states be warned of the virus spread – Health minister

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The minister said that so far, laboratory tests have confirmed that 22 of the 86 suspected cases were Lassa fever and results were expected on the remainder.
Seven of the affected states are in the north — Bauchi, Nasarawa, Niger, Taraba, Kano, Plateau and Gombe — while the remaining three are in the south — Rivers, Edo and Oyo — he added.
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Recognize the signs and symptoms of Lassa fever. Look for:
  • Fever.
  • Pain behind the chest wall (retrosternal pain).
  • Sore throat.
  • Diarrhea.
  • Pink eye (conjunctivitis).
  • Back pain.
  • Swelling of the face.
  • Protein in the urine.
  • Mucosal bleeding (nose, mouth, lungs, and digestive tract).
  • Cough.
  • Stomach pain.
  • Vomiting.
  • Hearing loss.
  • Tremors.
  • Encephalitis (infection/inflammation of the brain).

 
  1. Be aware that signs and symptoms of the fever generally appear 1-3 weeks after contact with the virus.
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    Know that the treatment for the fever consists of an antiviral drug, Ribavirin. Those with the fever should also receive care consisting of maintaining appropriate fluid and electrolyte balance, oxygenation and blood pressure, and treatment of other infections that can occur. Research is under way to develop a vaccine for the illness.

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