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Lassa fever
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Lassa fever is an acute viral hemorrhagic illness caused by the Lassa fever virus, endemic in West Africa, particularly Nigeria. It is transmitted to humans through contact with infected rodent urine or feces. This disease poses a significant public health risk, especially in rural areas where rodent infestation is common.
Causes
- Contact with infected rats
- Consuming contaminated food
- Human-to-human transmission in severe cases
Symptoms
- Fever
- Headache
- Vomiting
Treatment themes
- Seek medical attention promptly for diagnosis
- Supportive care including hydration and nutritional support
- Patients may require antiviral medication; consult healthcare professionals at hospitals like Eko Hospital, Lagoon Hospitals, and Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), among others, which can be located via our hospital locator.
- Keep living areas clean and rodent-free
- Store food in airtight containers
- Practice good hygiene and avoid contact with bodily fluids of infected individuals
Eko Hospital
31 Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja, Lagos
+234-1-4977000
Lagoon Hospitals
1-5 Ikoyi, Lagos
+234-1-2704000
Lagos University Teaching Hospital
Idi-Araba, Lagos
+234-xxx-xxxx
Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH)
Idi-Araba, Surulere, Lagos
+234-1-7743426
Reddington Hospital
12 Idowu Martins St, Victoria Island, Lagos
+234-1-2719200
St. Nicholas Hospital Lagos
57 Campbell St, Lagos Island
+234-1-2632100