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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever – West Africa (36): Nigeria

Lassa Fever -- NigeriaPlease note that the data reflect the routine reports -- that is, all suspected cases including the laboratory positive and negative cases.1. A total of 4 suspected cases of Lassa fever with one laboratory-confirmed were reported from 4 LGAs [local government areas] (2 states; Bauchi - 2 and Ondo - 2) in week 44 [w/e Sun 5 Nov 2017], 2017 compared with 5 suspected cases and 3 deaths (case fatality rate [CFR] 60 per cent) reported from 4 LGAs (4 states) at the same period in Read more [...]