Lassa fever outbreak
13 March 2019 |
3:02 pm
Lassa mammarena virus is an arenavirus that causes Lassa hemorrhagic fever, a type of viral hemorrhagic fever, in humans and other primates. Lassa mammarena virus is an emerging virus and a select agent, requiring Biosafety Level 4-equivalent containment.
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Here is a video to tell you all you need to know about this hemorrhagic fever and preventive measures you can take to avoid getting infected.
Please, reach out to NCDC via the numbers provided in the video to report suspected cases around you.
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