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101 Die From Lassa Fever Outbreak in Nigeria

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By Farouk Mohammed
Published: February 6, 2016
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The number of deaths from Lassa Fever in Nigeria has risen to 101.

According to Nigeria Centre for Disease (NCDC) statistics, reported cases of the haemorrhagic disease — both confirmed and suspected — stood at 175 with a total of 101 deaths since August.

“As at today, 19 (including Abuja) states are currently following up contacts, or have suspected cases with laboratory results pending or laboratory confirmed cases,” the NCDC said in a statement.

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The outbreak of Lassa fever was only announced in January — months after the first case of the disease happened in August — with subsequent deaths reported in 10 states, including Abuja.

The virus is spread through contact with food or household items contaminated with rats’ urine or faeces or after coming in direct contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person.

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