Lassa Fever — Nigeria
1. Lassa fever
Please note that the data reflect the routine reports — that is, all suspected cases including the laboratory positive and negative cases
1.1. Two suspected cases of Lassa fever were reported from two LGAs ([local government areas] 2 states) in week 19, 2017 compared with zero during the same period in 2016.
1.2. Laboratory results of the 2 suspected cases were negative (Cross River – 1 and Nassarawa – 1).
1.3. Between weeks one and 19 (2017), 258 suspected Lassa fever
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