This year, 10 States have recorded at least one confirmed case of #LassaFever (LF) across 20 Local Government Areas.
For more update on the #LF situation report in Nigeria, read:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/5bb9bd8253ba7a0e5bfeba65745aa4d0.pdf
For more update on the #LF situation report in Nigeria, read:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/5bb9bd8253ba7a0e5bfeba65745aa4d0.pdf
In epidemiological week two (2), 48 new confirmed cases of #Lassafever were recorded in Nigeria.
For more update on the #LF situation report in Nigeria, read: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/6ceb272218282b1f512274b6be61b23f.pdf
For more update on the #LF situation report in Nigeria, read: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/6ceb272218282b1f512274b6be61b23f.pdf
Healthcare workers are advised to always be vigilant - lookout for symptoms of #LassaFever, not all fevers are malaria.
Any febrile illness that has not responded to the use of anti-malaria or antibiotics after 48 hrs should raise an index of suspicion for #LF.
#LassaFeverInfo
Any febrile illness that has not responded to the use of anti-malaria or antibiotics after 48 hrs should raise an index of suspicion for #LF.
#LassaFeverInfo
It is the dry season!
#Lassafever occurs throughout the year, but more cases are recorded during the dry season i.e., November-May
Healthcare workers are urged to maintain a high index of suspicion for #LF.
Be vigilant & lookout for symptoms of #LF, not all fevers are malaria.
#Lassafever occurs throughout the year, but more cases are recorded during the dry season i.e., November-May
Healthcare workers are urged to maintain a high index of suspicion for #LF.
Be vigilant & lookout for symptoms of #LF, not all fevers are malaria.
Healthcare workers are advised to always be vigilant - lookout for symptoms of #LassaFever, not all fevers are malaria.
Any febrile illness that has not responded to the use of anti-malaria or antibiotics after 48 hrs should raise an index of suspicion for #LF.
#LassaFeverInfo
Any febrile illness that has not responded to the use of anti-malaria or antibiotics after 48 hrs should raise an index of suspicion for #LF.
#LassaFeverInfo
Healthcare workers should raise suspicion for patients with a history of contact with
➡️a probable/confirmed case of #LassaFever within 21 days of onset of fever
➡️body fluids/tissues of a patient with a febrile illness, symptoms & signs suggestive of #LF
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https://www.ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/92_1547068532.pdf
➡️a probable/confirmed case of #LassaFever within 21 days of onset of fever
➡️body fluids/tissues of a patient with a febrile illness, symptoms & signs suggestive of #LF
🔗Read and share
https://www.ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/92_1547068532.pdf
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Our #LassaFever Research Colloquium is LIVE!
The colloquium aims to review the current situation and identify research priorities that will bring about a better understanding of #LF transmission using a One Health approach
🗓️TODAY, May 2nd, 2023
🕗 9:00 a.m. WAT
Register to join:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_N0qf8u_IR0W_8k1UaiCnaA
Our #LassaFever Research Colloquium is LIVE!
The colloquium aims to review the current situation and identify research priorities that will bring about a better understanding of #LF transmission using a One Health approach
🗓️TODAY, May 2nd, 2023
🕗 9:00 a.m. WAT
Register to join:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_N0qf8u_IR0W_8k1UaiCnaA
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Annual outbreaks of #LassaFever involve the infection and death of a loved family member, a spouse, a parent, and often seasoned healthcare workers and team members.
Our #LF health advisory provides measures through which health workers and the public can protect themselves.
🔗Read via https://www.ncdc.gov.ng/news/507/lassa-fever-public-health-advisory
Annual outbreaks of #LassaFever involve the infection and death of a loved family member, a spouse, a parent, and often seasoned healthcare workers and team members.
Our #LF health advisory provides measures through which health workers and the public can protect themselves.
🔗Read via https://www.ncdc.gov.ng/news/507/lassa-fever-public-health-advisory
Lassa fever (LF) initially presents like other common illnesses accompanied by a fever, such as malaria.
Healthcare workers are urged to remain vigilant.
Consider a #LF diagnosis when seeing patients showing symptoms of fever.
🔗Health Advisory
https://www.ncdc.gov.ng/news/507/lassa-fever-public-health-advisory
Healthcare workers are urged to remain vigilant.
Consider a #LF diagnosis when seeing patients showing symptoms of fever.
🔗Health Advisory
https://www.ncdc.gov.ng/news/507/lassa-fever-public-health-advisory