to prevent the spread of Lassa fever. These measures also depend on personal responsibility as we all have a role to play in preventing the spread of Lassa fever. Health care workers should maintain a high index of suspicion as Lassa fever can present with a fever just like malaria and other illnesses. Lassa fever is largely transmitted through contact with items or surfaces contaminated with urine, faeces, saliva or blood of infected rats. One year after the Lassa fever conference, are we rising to the challenge?

Source: The Guardian January 25, 2020 03:56 UTC