Lassa Fever outbreak in Oyo State records 131 suspected cases and one death

Health officials in Oyo State reported 131 suspected cases and six confirmed instances of Lassa Fever, including one fatality, highlighting diagnostic challenges due to overlapping symptoms with malaria.

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Lassa Fever: Oyo records 131 suspected cases, six confirmed, one death – Commissioner

The commissioner noted that some patients initially presented with fever and other symptoms that could be associated with malaria or other infections, making laboratory testing necessary for proper diagnosis. The post Lassa Fever: Oyo records 131 suspected cases, six confirmed, one death – Commissioner appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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