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lassa fever cure/ prevention

What is Lassa fever? According to my own understanding Lassa fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic illness of 1 to 3 weeks duration that usually occurs in Africa country especially western sides. Lassa fever is contagious because its a virus been transmitted to humans via contact with damage foods or household items contaminated with african black rat, urine or faeces. Also Person to person infections and laboratory transmission can also occur, particularly in hospitals lacking adequate infection prevention and control measures. Lassa fever is known to be endemic in Nigeria early November 2014. There is however no epidemiological evidence supporting airborne spread between humans. What is the Lassa fever symptoms? About 20% of people who become infected with Lassa virus have no symptoms. The infection gradual starting with fever, weakness, all the human body will be feeling unwell, or tired. Or few days after headache, muscle pain, chest pain, diarrhoea, cough, and pain. Wha